Review by Neal Newman April 28, 20024 British playwright Tim Crouch is not your typical storyteller. Seeing the American premiere of BEGINNERS at Hedgerow Theatre Company is like playing a game. But it is a rewarding game. The performances, designs, and music are filled with surprises, most of which will not be revealed here. ToContinue reading “BEGINNERS at Hedgerow”
Monthly Archives: April 2024
THE GOOD PERSON OF SETZUAN at Wilma
Review by Neal Newman April 7, 2024 Wilma Theater’s THE GOOD PERSON OF SETZUAN offers much to admire and many challenges for the audience. Bi Jean Ngo’s performance in the title role is foremost. She illuminates the stage. Bertolt Brecht’s play is the tale of a person who wants to do good in a worldContinue reading “THE GOOD PERSON OF SETZUAN at Wilma”
MACBETH at Quintessence
Review by Neal Newman March 30, 2024 Imagine this. You are standing at the bottom of a hill. Suddenly, you hear what sounds like a war, a cacophony of percussion. Over the hill, heading directly toward you is something that resembles a huge army tank. You can’t tell because there are golden lights blinding you.Continue reading “MACBETH at Quintessence”