Reviewed by Gail M. Burns, June, 2006 When I go to see an oft-produced classic like South Pacific I ask myself two questions: Does it effectively tell the story? Does it bring anything new to the story? Some theatrical reimaginings bring so much that is new that the original intent is lost,…
Reviewed by Gail M. Burns, June 2006 It is a sad comment on how we prioritize our arts dollars that I am used to seeing even the very best children’s theatre presented with fairly low-budget production values. So NYSTI’s top-flight production of The Cat, the Sun, and the Mirror, a new…
Reviewed by Gail M. Burns, June, 2006 Enchanted April is a mediocre play based on a charming novel being given a far better production than it deserves at Shakespeare & Company. While this production is enjoyable and features fine performances in the leading roles by Diane Prusha and Tod Randolph, I…
Reviewed by Gail M. Burns, June 2006 The Theater Barn has launched their 23rd season with a rip-snorting farce, Caught in the Net, which has been directed with verve by Michael Marotta and performed at break-neck speed by an amiable cast, solidly anchored by the hilarious performance of John Philip Cromie…
Reviewed by Gail M. Burns, May 2006 This humble pair of works from the early stages of playwright Mark St. Germain’s career are being given a delightful production by Barrington Stage in a comfortable theatre space carved out of the Berkshire Athenaeum auditorium. Prior to preparing for this review, I…
Reviewed by Gail M. Burns, May 2006 Fabulous! Wonderful! Excellent! Go! That was an easy review to write. But I will elaborate, for my own enjoyment in reliving the fun as well as to encourage you to do the only sensible thing and buy tickets NOW! I was under the…
by Gail M. Burns, May 2006 It is no secret that Little Shop of Horrors is one of my very favorite musicals, a love I share with my son Brandon, who accompanies me to every production within reasonable driving distance. This was how I ended up attending my first ever Dorset Players…
Reviewed by Gail M. Burns, May 2006 Watching Social Security is sort of like eating a meringue. All sweet fluff that dissolves quickly. As a critic it is my job to take a knife and fork and dissect the creation, and I am here to tell you that there is not much…
