Wednesday, September 18, 2024
Tuesday, September 17, 2024
Review Highlights: 'NIGHT MOTHER - Order Chaos Theater Company
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| Rachel Weiss and Janis Webb Photo by Todd Sandberg |
highlights from local critics reviews - (click link at bottom of each review to read complete review)
Click here for more information on this production that runs through September 29
"Marsha Norman's 'night, Mother is a realistic, harrowing, and deeply emotional exploration of mental health and the complexities of family dynamics. With refined, natural, and sensitive performances from Rachel Weiss and Janis Webb, Order Chaos Theater Company is presenting a very solid production of this heartbreaking drama. The play centers around Jessie, a middle-aged woman who lives with her mother Thelma in her modest home. At the very beginning of the play, Jessie calmly announces to Thelma that she intends to end her life by the end of the night. ...Norman won the Pulitzer Prize for her play, and her dialogue and plot poignantly follow the emotional battle between a mother's desperation to save her child and a daughter's quiet resignation to what she believes is an inevitable end. ...These characters are exceptionally well-drawn, and under Jean-Paoul C. Clemente's tender direction the refined performances make the play especially impactful. ...The dynamic between the two characters, including Thelma's optimism, denial and disbelief versus Jessie's quiet acceptance of her fate, is fascinating to watch and witness throughout. Order Chaos is presenting a beautiful production of this raw and intimate portrayal of two women grappling with the unspeakable." - Gil Benbrook, TalkinBroadway.com (click here to read the complete review)
Auditions for ELF, THE MUSICAL JR at Spotlight Youth Theatre announced for October 26 & 27
All kids ages 7-17 are welcome to audition for Elf Jr on October 26th and 27th, with callbacks on October 29th! Audition form registration will be available soon.
For more information including audition requirements and production team, visit https://sytaz.org/elf-jr
Monday, September 16, 2024
Review Highlights: WE AIN'T EVERY GONNA BREAK UP: THE HYMON & PARFUNKEL MUSICAL at The Phoenix Theatre Company
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| Louis Pardo and Gregg Hammer Photo by Brennen Russell, Blink Sessions Photography |
highlights from local critics reviews - (click link at bottom of each review to read complete review)
Click here for more information on this production that runs through November 3
"Gregg Hammer, Louis Pardo, and Scott Weinstein have attempted to create a satire of (jukebox musicals) with their We Ain't Ever Gonna Break Up: The Hymon & Parfunkel Musical, which uses a duo modeled on Simon and Garfunkel and a structure similar to many jukebox musicals. The show is making its world premiere at The Phoenix Theatre Company. While there are several laugh out loud moments, some nice songs, and a few lines that joke about other shows in this genre, it's also a tad too long and not quite the satire it's being billed as. Fortunately, Hammer and Pardo are very talented and the poignant ending provides a high note for this fun, cheerful and charming show." - Gil Benbrook, TalkinBroadway.com (click here to read the complete review)
"Jukebox musicals have become a big thing since “Mamma Mia” premiered in 1999. “Jersey Boys,” “Beautiful,” “Always…Patsy Cline,” and “The Cher Show” are among the many shows that have become hits since. The now tiresome trend has just about worn out its initial welcome. The Phoenix Theatre Company (TPTC) is presenting the world premiere of “We Ain’t Ever Gonna Break Up: The Hymon & Parfunkel Musical” which attempts, without much success, to parody this popular genre. The show debuted as part of TPTC’s Festival of New American Theatre last season but even though the musical has been fined tuned, it sputters and dies on every level. Created and performed by Gregg Hammer and Louis Pardo the show’s original score is derivative and flat." -Chris Curcio, Curtain Up Phoenix (click here to read the complete review)
WEEK AT A GLANCE: September 16-22, 2024
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