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highlights from local critics reviews - (click link at bottom of each review to read complete review)
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"N. Richard Nash's The Rainmaker may be set in the 1930s, but its themes of hope, dreams, and self-discovery still resonate today. In Don Bluth Front Row Theatre's intimate production, the small venue enhances the emotional weight of the story, bringing depth to every glance and gesture and making the connections between the characters feel real. The talented cast bring authenticity to their roles, breathing life into Nash's richly drawn characters. While the play is over 70 years old, its exploration of longing, self-worth, and the courage to believe in something greater than oneself remains deeply affecting." - Gil Benbrook, TalkinBroadway.com (click here to read the complete review)
"The Don Bluth Front Row Theatre, known for its intimate in-the-round productions, approaches this classic with sincerity, transporting audiences to a time when societal expectations for women were painfully narrow. Under the direction of Diedra Celeste Miranda, the production, running through April 26th, is heartfelt and engaging, though it occasionally leans into sentimentality at the expense of dramatic tension. Nash’s writing shifts between realism and lyrical optimism, and this production largely honors the script’s emotional depth." - Herbert Paine, Broadway World (click here to read the complete review)
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