A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens is a holiday classic. There is no doubt whatever about that. As a result, there have been countless interpretations and variations on the theme. In fact, for many, seeing a stage production or at least watching one of the film versions of the story every year is a holiday tradition… For the past three years, E.D.G.E. of Orion has staged A Klingon Christmas Carol (written by Christopher Kidder-Mostrom & Sasha Warren, translated by Chris Lipscombe) here in Chicago. It is a wonderful interpretation of the story…
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The Tragedy of Tom Riddle - Review
Odd's Bodkin's Shakespearean play, "The Tragedy of Tom Riddle," asks the eternal question “is better to love or dominate all?” The play tells the Harry Potter story from Lord Voldemort's perspective with Shakespearean prose and rhyme. Tom Riddle is convinced that love is a…
Night in Alachua County - Review
Horror is a genre that is quite difficult to portray effectively, and taking the scary to the stage only makes it more tedious. Luckily, Wildclaw Theatre shows their mastery of this craft in "Night in Alachua County". What makes this play so effective at horror? Because it's like Barry White's sweaty armpit; deep, dark, uncomfortable and above all dripping with atmosphere.
The Tragedy of He-Manlet, Prince of Eternia - Review
William Shakespeare's "The Tragedy of Hamlet, Prince of Denmark" is one of The Bard's most well known and performed works. New Millenium Theatre Company's "The Tragedy of He-Manlet, Prince of Eternia" is the result when the plot of "Hamlet" combines with the universe of He-Man that surprisingly creates a compelling piece of entertainment.
The 30th Anniversary of the Bristol Renaissance Faire
This summer marks the 30th Anniversary of the Bristol Renaissance Faire. My family and I attended the opening weekend, something we have never done before.
Moon, Prism, Power! A Sailor Moon Musical Parody - Review
This weekend, Otherworld Theatre Company of Chicago will debut its third “Epishow” in an ongoing series parodying the Anime classic, Sailor Moon. Going into the first Epishow, I knew nearly nothing about Sailor Moon...