REVIEW: “Palatable Gay Robot” at Bridge Street Theatre

by Jess Hoffman As a general rule, I dislike one-actor plays. Watching one performer speak to the audience for the length of an entire show is not fun for me, unless it has a really intriguing premise, a uniquely talented actor, and a director with vision. Luckily, the first show…

Bridge Street Theatre launches its 2026 SoloFest

Catskill, NY — Bridge Street Theatre launches its 2026 SoloFest series this weekend with Palatable Gay Robot, a bold, fast-paced solo comedy written and performed by Broadway actor and comedian Stephen Brower. The limited three-performance engagement runs March 6–8, 2026, and kicks off the theatre’s annual festival of intimate, artist-driven…

Bridge Street Theatre Announces SoloFest 2026

Catskill, NY — Bridge Street Theatre is proud to announce the return of SoloFest, the company’s annual celebration of dynamic, intimate, artist-driven performance. Running over three consecutive weekends this March in Catskill, SoloFest 2026 brings an eclectic trio of powerful solo works to the stage — blending comedy, history, storytelling,…

REVIEW: “Joan” at Barrington Stage Company

by Macey Levin Joan Alexandra Molinsky began her career in comedy at various clubs in New York’s Greenwich Village.  Unknown and raw, she learned her craft as a stand up comedian on the punishing “Paris Island” of live performance in smoky downtown joints.  She was rejected and demeaned but persisted. …