by Dan Mayer Does anyone have the right to say what a writer can and can’t write about? The Pillowman doesn’t really answer this question, but it certainly plays with the idea. Albany Civic Theater showcases an outstanding production of a play that is challenging to watch. It needs to…
by Dan Mayer The medium of live theater is often at its best when it allows us to step away from the familiar, or to witness different perspectives that shed new light on familiar experiences. But there are many ways to tell a compelling story, and there are no rules…
For two weekends, starting on Friday, April 19th, Home Made Theater will present The Humans, written by Stephan Karam. Winner of the 2016 Tony Award for Best Play, The Humans is filled with equal parts humor and hurt. Breaking with tradition, Erik Blake has brought his Pennsylvania family to celebrate Thanksgiving at his daughter’s…
