Out of the 151 plays I saw and reviewed in 2014, these are my Top Ten for their unforgettable quality. GRIFFIN THEATRE: Titanic was a ship to love. The emotional connection between the characters and the audience was powerful. I found it memorable for its passionate and hopeful portrayal of the tragedy. THE SECOND CITY & ...
The Fourth Walsh
Theatre with a side of life
Category A Red Orchid Theatre
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EXTEND Thru June 29 Review “Mud Blue Sky” (A Red Orchid): Trifecta!
A Red Orchid Theatre presents the Chicago Premiere of MUD BLUE SKY. I love smart comedies, strong female characters and powerful storytelling. Red Orchid’s newest production is my trifecta. The play’s premise sounds like a set up for a joke: three flight attendants meet up in a hotel room. The first one goes out for pot. The second ...
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Review “Solstice” (A Red Orchid): Riveting!
A Red Orchid Theatre presents SOLSTICE. Playwright Zinnie Harris penned a disturbing tale. The setting and time period is anywhere in the near future. In a town separated by economic and religious differences, one family is the microcosm. Dad is a religious fanatic. Son is a rebellious teenager. Mom is afflicted with an environmental disease. Uncle tries to ...