Published Jan. 19, 2012
Take an excellent actor (Marti Gobel), give her a simple but beautifully-written script, and produce it on a spare stage without showy distractions. Renaissance Theaterworks follows that recipe with rewarding results in its new production of "Neat."
Published Jan. 11, 2012
Although American Players Theatre producing artistic director David Frank is sticking around for three more seasons, the classical company announced today that he will retire at the end of 2014 and be replaced as artistic director by longtime company member Brenda DeVita.
Published Dec. 22, 2011
When the American economy sneezes, the country's not-for-profit arts groups catch a cold. They are delicate and fragile creatures in survival-of-the-fittest capitalism. As the calendar year comes to a close, I asked five top theater managers to assess the current financial condition of professional theater in the state.
Published Aug. 25, 2011
I was in the audience for the first performance of the first American Players Theatre production 31 years ago. I have been inspired and moved by a thrilling parade of exceptional actors who have worked on the company's two stages. Now I am going to make a rather audacious assertion.
Published July 14, 2011
For all of its many charms and inducements, the American Players Theatre has spectacularly succeeded at one essential thing. The company, now in its 32nd season, has made Shakespeare clear, compelling and accessible for two generations of theatergoers. It is interesting to note that the same qualities that serve Shakespeare so well are also enhancing our appreciation of two very different 20th century classics here this summer.
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