by Colin Thomas | Jun 21, 2013 | Review
Last week, I had a fabulous chat with Jonathon Young, who’s playing Hamlet at Bard on the Beach this summer. You can read the interview in the Straight by going to www.straight.com. Jon and I had such a rich conversation that I want to pass along some more of...
by Colin Thomas | Jun 21, 2013 | Review
As a substantive editor, one of the most common problems I run into—especially with new writers—is that of the passive protagonist. I suspect that this is because writers are, by nature, observers. We pay close attention to the world around us. That’s great, but...
by Colin Thomas | May 31, 2013 | Review
This week’s theatre pick is easy: go see Mump and Smoot in Something at the Cultch. These “clowns of horror” are the real deal. I first saw them almost 3o years ago and their audacity still makes me laugh myself stupid.
by Colin Thomas | May 10, 2013 | Review
So far, the only sure bet I have for this weekend is good old reliable Craigslist Cantata. Bill Richardson and Veda Hille’s musical revue, which is based on Craigslist ads is inspired and the multitalented cast is terrific. But that’s not all; a...
by Colin Thomas | May 3, 2013 | Review
If you want do catch one of the best shows that’s on this week, you’ve got tonight and tomorrow night to do it. Radix Theatre’s The Performance Art Trap, which Boca del Lupo is presenting as part of its Micro Performance Series, closes on May 4....
