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Comment on Pioneer Theatre Company’s EMMA is a delight by A Theater Lover

A Theater Lover — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 23:54:00 +0000

I’m not going until Thursday but I had a friend who went last Friday and loved it! Said the show was packed that night. Heard the acting was fantastic. I’m not a huge fan of Austen either – will let you know what I think.

Comment on Pioneer Theatre Company’s EMMA is a delight by Matt Tibbs

Matt Tibbs — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 19:27:00 +0000

She’s normally my toughest critic…

Comment on Pioneer Theatre Company’s EMMA is a delight by Bethany Tibbs

Bethany Tibbs — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 19:15:00 +0000

The show was lovely… I agree. I found it to be surprisingly lighthearted and witty, in spite of the fact that Austen stories are a bit dull. I went into the show expecting boredom, but the caliber of the talent and designers bumped the show into a fantastic production. In addition to the costuming and visual display, I enjoyed the sound design and music presented in the show, which was developed by Matthew Tibbs, resident sound designer at PTC.

Comment on Sandy Arts presents a classic: ARSENIC AND OLD LACE by Tyler_Jacobsen

Tyler_Jacobsen — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 22:17:00 +0000

Being that I have yet to see this version of the timeless classic, I find myself in “a most peculiar pickle.” Peter Lorre’s interpretation of Dr. Einstein in the 1944 film version is one of my favorites, as well as one of the most referenced. I’m immensely relieved to hear Angelos performed the part to such an endearing response. Teddy Brewster, was also a much beloved side character and sounds to be given his due justice by Coombs.

Based upon Miss Hanson’s review I eagerly look forward to seeing this, and will be recommending it to fellow theater enthusiasts!

Comment on Make STEEL MAGNOLIAS your girls’ night out by Michele Rideout

Michele Rideout — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 21:56:00 +0000

I hope you can make it to one of the last 3 shows, Mahonri. I think you would genuinely enjoy it. I appreciate Russ’ review and totally get where he’s coming from, understandably, there are going to be many men who will immediately think ‘pass’ when offered a chance to see this show. I am really pleased to report, however, that we have had tremendously favorable response, including from patrons of the male persuasion. Getting heartfelt, private messages from men and women alike telling me how moving and enjoyable they found our interpretation of the show and our cast’s performance to be impressive, has been a great experience for me. ;)

Comment on Pioneer Theatre Company’s EMMA is a delight by Camee Faulk

Camee Faulk — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 18:41:00 +0000

My in-laws saw this production and said that it was the most dry, boring show they had ever seen. I didn’t see it, but my students are going to see it and I’m worried that it will be a negative experience for them. Did anyone else feel this way? Just wondering!

Comment on Sandy Arts presents a classic: ARSENIC AND OLD LACE by Mark Stoddard

Mark Stoddard — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 05:05:00 +0000

Wow! I should go! Sounds like a great time… whoever this Elise girl is, it seems like she knows her stuff.

Comment on TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD Holds True by Elise Hanson

Elise Hanson — Sun, 19 Feb 2012 00:58:00 +0000

I totally agree with your statement about Josh Hilst. He was wonderful.

Comment on Make STEEL MAGNOLIAS your girls’ night out by Anonymous

Anonymous — Sat, 18 Feb 2012 18:44:00 +0000

That’s a valid criticism. I don’t think that DHT’s production is bad by any means; it’s just something that I didn’t find entertaining. I hope that readers and DHT artists realize that any criticisms in this review are faults in me and not in the production.

Comment on Make STEEL MAGNOLIAS your girls’ night out by Mahonri Stewart

Mahonri Stewart — Sat, 18 Feb 2012 15:58:00 +0000

“Robert Harling‘s
script is incredibly talky and has very little in conflict, action, and
almost no climax whatsoever. It’s about inner strength and friendship,
and it isn’t a showy, loud piece of theatre.”

It’s a disappointing thing to me that language based, character centered theater is somehow deemed “boring” to men and only recommended to women. It’s a little bit of a sexist statement. I remember really enjoying the movie version of this show, and remember a very clear conflict and climax, character centered as they were. But then again I grew up with seven sisters and really enjoy BBC character dramas, romantic comedies and reading classic female authors like Jane Austen and Charlotte Bronte. So I may be a huge anomaly. I just think it’s a shame, though, that even in the theater (which is language and character based by its nature) we’re still somehow expecting something loud and flashy.