“The Roommate” is unpredictably hilarious and poignant
Review by Karen Topham, American Theatre Critics Association member You never know when a simple decision is going to change your life. […]
Month: June 2018
“The View Upstairs” Blends Fantasy and History in a Powerful Story
Review by Karen Topham, American Theatre Critics Association member; photos by Cody Jolly Photography. For the second time this season, a musical […]
Chekhov’s “Three Sisters” at Ragdale: a “Rare Theatrical Experience”
by Joe DeRosa I’ve never been in love. I’ve dreamt of it day and night, but my heart is like a fine […]
“Empty Threats” Is a Reality-Bending Trip from Neo-Futurists
Review by Karen Topham, American Theatre Critics Association member; photo by Joe Mazza/Brave Lux. It’s not often that I am challenged as […]
AstonRep’s “The Laramie Project” Is Brilliant Theatre
Review by Karen Topham, American Theatre Critics Association member; photos by Emily Schwartz. I’m not altogether certain that, given good actors and […]
“Neverwhere” Is a Place You Should Visit
Review by Karen Topham, American Theatre Critics Association member; photos by Suzanne Plunkett. For its final production of this season, Lifeline Theatre […]
“Clearing”: A Funny Play With a Message
Review by Karen Topham, American Theatre Critics Association member. Much has been written about the myriad ways in which our society puts […]
The Gift’s “Hamlet” Is a Flawed but Fascinating Production
Review by Karen Topham, American Theatre Critics Association member; photos by Claire Demos. When you walk into The Gift Theatre to see […]
“Father Comes Home”: A Funny, Provocative, Powerful Examination of Freedom
Review by Karen Topham, American Theatre Critics Association member; photos by Liz Lauren. At the start of Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Suzan-Lori Parks’ […]
Lookingglass’s “20,000 Leagues” is a Visually Arresting Show
Review by Karen Topham, American Theatre Critics Association member; photos by Liz Lauren. Lookingglass Theatre has become renowned over the years for […]