REVIEW: “Maggie May” Presented by Harbinger Theatre at Albany Civic Theater

by Jess Hoffman Harbinger Theater has made a splash in the area by producing Capital Region premiers of fresh, new, unexplored plays. Their latest production, Maggie May (currently playing at Albany Civic Theater) is no exception; it is the United States premier of a play about aging and dementia originally…

Curtain Call Theatre Presents “Boca”

Latham, NY — Curtain Call Theatre is presenting BOCA by Jessica Provenz, directed by David Bunce. Travel to the Sunshine State and follow a group of retirees who, between rounds of golf, bridge, and Botox, discover that the key to happiness lies within their very community.  Come soak up the good life in…

REVIEW: “The Goat (or Who is Sylvia?)” at Schenectady Civic Players

by Jess Hoffman So far this year I have reviewed plays about such heavy topics as drug addiction, incest, revolution, and pedophilia. And yet none of those shows left me quite as disturbed as Schenectady Civic Player’s production of The Goat (or Who is Sylvia). This show put me in…

Curtain Call Theatre Presents “All the Days”

Latham, NY — Curtain Call Theatre is presenting All The Days by Sharyn Rothstein, directed by Steve Fletcher. A warm heartfelt comedy about the scars of childhood and finding love all grown up.  The cast includes Eric Bialowas, Sorelle Brauth, Issac Newberry, Joanna Palladino, Melissa Putterman Hoffman, Howard Schaffer, and John…