REVIEW: “The Minutes” at The Two of Us Productions
by Dan Mayer As America becomes more politically divided, it’s a great time for art to explore our national identity, our values, and the flawed…
REVIEW: “Chicago” at Steamer No. 10 Theatre
by Dan Mayer It’s been nearly a century since the original play “Chicago” debuted on Broadway, and over half a century since the musical version…
REVIEW: “Witch” at Confetti Stage
by Dan Mayer The term witch can invoke a lot of different meanings depending on the context. In this case, it’s a label used to…
REVIEW: “All the Colors” at Creative Action Unlimited
by Dan Mayer Art is often at its best when it directly addresses current events, challenges social norms, and demands change. All the Colors is…
REVIEW: “Distant Country Called Youth” at Harbinger Theatre
by Dan Mayer A name like Tennessee Williams can seem larger than life, preceded by a huge reputation and a world-renowned body of work, but…
REVIEW: “The Seafarer” at Schenectady Civic Players
by Dan Mayer Just on the heels of St. Patrick’s Day, Schenectady Civic Players feature award-winning Irish playwright Conor McPherson with their latest production. The…
REVIEW: “The Roommate” at Albany Civic Theater
by Dan Mayer In her director’s note, Albany’s own Benita Zahn describes Jen Silverman’s The Roommate as “a play about trust, change and crafting a…
Berkshire On Stage Critics Pick Their Favorites
Holiday greetings from all of us at Berkshire on Stage! This is your Webmaster (Webmistress??), Gail M. Burns (and my dog, Sylvie). I asked my…