Theater conventions have changed a great deal in the past three-quarters of a century. A show so fixed in its own time and style of play construction as HCW may not be able to play successfully in 2012 at all.
Vienna Theatre Company has released their planned 2012-2013 season.
The Madeira School’s cast of Hairspray aptly illustrated the school’s motto — “Madeira Girls have something to say!”
Although there seemed to be moments where actors had some trouble communicating the overall message, their love of the show and of their fellow performers was obvious and made The New School of Northern Virginia’s The Adding Machine an enjoyable and thought-provoking experience.
Regardless of these few shortcomings, Pippin came off as an enjoyable production.
The Lazy Susan’s Mousetrap is a good Agatha Christie piece that will keep you guessing up ’til the end.
The WSC Les Justes gives some timely insight into the psychology of terror and suicide bombing.
Synetic Theater’s Genesis Reboot is a substantially intricate piece; yet, it still manages to maintain accessibility. I can’t possibly give you a complete picture of what to expect, and that is precisely why you ought to consider seeing it yourself.
The actors give the impression that they are keeping their distance from their characters, as if to avoid contamination.
With only mic issues to mar it, Prince William Little Theatre’s presentation of the rarely-produced Baby is well worth the price of admission.