by Colin Thomas | Jul 15, 2014 | Review
At this time of year, the question I get asked most often is “What should I see at Bard on the Beach?” My top pick for 2014 is The Tempest. Director Meg Roe’s production is excellent: clear (easy to follow even for Shakespearean newbies), sensual...
by Colin Thomas | Jul 6, 2014 | Review
Just in from Taryn Boyd and Brindle and Glass: “The author letter is fantastic. So great. Gosh, you’re good at what you do…You’re a superstar.” This is about my edit of a truly exciting new novel. I’ll post more about it when it...
by Colin Thomas | Jun 25, 2014 | Review
If we ever needed a reminder of why we shouldn’t take the Jessies too seriously, all we have to do is look at this year’s awards in the large-theatre stream. As I launch into this, let me make it clear that I am NOT knocking the awards that anybody got:...
by Colin Thomas | Jun 15, 2014 | Review
“Colin, you are intellectually honest to a rigorous degree. It’s such a pleasure reading your notes. Very very helpful. I’ve been with [my manuscript] all weekend, making edits. The writing gets easier all the time.” It’s such a...
by Colin Thomas | Jun 13, 2014 | Review
Actor Emma Slipp has come into her own this season (as have Lindsey Angell and Emmelia Gordon). Tonight and tomorrow are your last chances to see Slipp in Touchstone Theatre’s The Concessions. Thanks to poor dramaturgy, the script isn’t great— but Slipp...
