REVIEW: “The Mousetrap” at The Theater Barn
by Gail M. Burns The original London production of The Mousetrap, which opened in 1952, is STILL running; and there are endless amateur stagings every…
Schenectady Civic Players Announce 2018-2019 Season
Be Scene is Back! June 16th at 7:30 PM. We have a full line up for a great evening of scenes and monologues from a…
The Theater Barn Announces its 35th Season
The Theater Barn opens on Friday, June 22nd for its 2018 season with the hilarious comedy “The Nerd” by Larry Shue. Following the show the…
“A Murder is Announced” at the Theater Barn is ‘classic Christie’ says Gail Burns
“There is a huge audience for a good whodunit on a hot summer’s night,” says Gail Burns, who notes that while talky, “This is a cerebral mystery,…that keeps you guessing right up until Miss Marple does her magic in the final scene.”
REVIEW: “The Mousetrap” at The Theater Barn
Reviewed by Gail M. Burns, July 2008 I highly recommend the charming little production of The Mousetrap currently running at The Theater Barn. Director Tony Capone skillfully…
REVIEW: “Ordeal by Innocence” at the New York State Theatre Institute
Reviewed by Gail M. Burns, February 2007 “Nothing is ever settled until it is settled right.” – Rudyard Kipling The New York State Theatre Institute…
REVIEW: “The Unexpected Guest” at the New York State Theatre Institute
Reviewed by Gail M. Burns, October 2005 I spent a great deal of time the past week grumbling about murder mystery plays. I am not…
REVIEW: “The Rats,” “In a Glass Darkly,” “The Actress,” and “The Mystery at Twicknam Vicarage” at The Theater Barn
Reviewed by Gail M. Burns, July 2005 The Theater Barn is billing this evening of mysteries as containing only two plays, which, technically it does,…