REVIEW: “Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead” at Albany Civic Theater
by Sierra Pasquale In this smart, self-aware, and sharp-edged production of Tom Stoppard’s Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead at Albany Civic Theater, the audience is…
REVIEW: “A Perfect Ganesh” at Schenectady Civic Players
by Sierra Pasquale Schenectady Civic Players‘ production of A Perfect Ganesh aims for spiritual resonance but lands squarely in the realm of cultural insensitivity. Terrence…
REVIEW: “100 Saints You Should Know” at Schenectady Civic Players
by Dan Mayer Faith can be a powerful thing, whether someone is introduced to it from a young age or discovers it laterin life, and…
REVIEW: “A Moon for the Misbegotten” at Schenectady Civic Players
by Jess Hoffman Eugene O’Neill is a love-him-or-hate-him sort of playwright. I have spoken to many local thespians who hate Eugene O’Neill, with his propensity…
REVIEW: “Well” at Schenectady Civic Players
by Sierra Pasquale Toward the end of Lisa Kron’s “Well” she notes, “This avant garde, metatheatrical shit will really bite you in the ass”, and…
REVIEW: “Play It Again, Sam” at Schenectady Civic Players
by Dan Mayer While he’s been mired in controversy for a long time, Woody Allen’s impact on generations of actors, writers, and filmmakers is undeniable.…
REVIEW: “The Half Life of Marie Curie” at Albany Civic Theater
by Jess Hoffman Far too many theaters for my taste tend to offer feel-good, holiday-themed, peppermint and sugar-cookie flavored entertainment this time of year. So…
REVIEW: “The Revolutionists” at Schenectady Civic Players
by Jess Hoffman It’s hard to think of a more fitting production for Women’s History Month than Schenectady Civic Players’ current offering. The Revolutionists is…