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Gail M. Burns has been a professional, independent theatre critic since 1997. She studied theatre at Sarah Lawrence College with Obie Award-winner Shirley Kaplan and Tony Award-winner Wilford Leach. She has been working with young people in the theatre since 1971. The Burns family owned and operated the Starlight Stage Youth Theatre in Williamstown, MA, for 45 years. Gail is a direct descendant of Eleanor of Aquitaine, among many, many other people.
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REVIEW: “The King and I” at the Mac-Haydn Theatre

by Berkshire On StageAugust 11, 1998

Reviewed by Gail M. Burns, August, 1998 The King and I is one of those shows that everyone assumes is wonderful. After seeing the decidedly…

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REVIEW: “Promises, Promises” at The Theater Barn

by Berkshire On StageAugust 11, 1998

Reviewed by Gail M. Burns, August, 1998 The Theater Barn has a hit on its hands with its charming production of “Promises, Promises.” This production…

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by Berkshire On StageAugust 11, 1998

Reviewed by Gail M. Burns, August, 1998 Gee, it seemed like such a good idea. The young, energetic, talented company at the Theater Barn staging…

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REVIEW: “Hecuba” at the Williamstown Theatre Festival

by Berkshire On StageAugust 11, 1998

Reviewed by Gail M. Burns, August, 1998 There are two things you need to know at the outset. First, this is Greek tragedy we are…

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REVIEW: “The Rivals” at the Williamstown Theatre Festival

by Berkshire On StageAugust 11, 1998

Reviewed by Gail M. Burns, August, 1998 Coming home from the theatre late last night, after a long and exhausting day, the question entered my…

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REVIEW: “Taking Steps” at Oldcastle

by Berkshire On StageAugust 11, 1998

Reviewed by Gail M. Burns, August, 1998 Oldcastle has another Ayckbourn hit on its hands. Their production of Ayckbourn’s 1991 comedy “Taking Steps” is a…

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REVIEW: “Sweet Talk” at Oldcastle

by Berkshire On StageAugust 11, 1998

Reviewed by Gail M. Burns, August, 1998 You know you’re getting old when… You know you’re getting old when you walk out of the theatre…

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REVIEW: THE DUMB WAITER and REVUE SKETCHES

by Berkshire On StageAugust 5, 1998

Reviewed by Gail M. Burns, August, 1998 I don’t know how many of you are even aware of the existence of the Miniature Theatre of…

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