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Tuesday, March 27, 2018

Concert Review: ‘PULSE featuring Valerie June’ with members of Baltimore Symphony Orchestra (BSO) by Alisa L Brock

I have a sister who says, “cute is for puppies” whenever someone uses that word to describe her. But for some reason, I can’t find any other word to describe Valerie June’s energy an…

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Sunday, March 11, 2018

Theatre Review: ‘da da da Pas de Deux’ at Theatre Project by Alisa L Brock

They stood across the stage from each other staring, silent, and gradually making their way to their knees simultaneously. Once they were both down, the spotlight fell on Naoka Maeshiba. As …

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Tuesday, February 27, 2018

Concert Review: ‘Rite of Spring Featuring Brandon Marsalis’ with members of Baltimore Symphony Orchestra (BSO) by Alisa L Brock

It always feels like a nonverbal adventure when I visit the orchestra. The sounds swim around the room dazzling the ears of each seated explorer. I’m always excited about the voyage. T…

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Monday, January 15, 2018

Theatre Review: ‘Wit’ at Silver Spring Stage by Alisa L Brock

CANCER… Did you cringe when you saw the word? Did you hold your breath slightly or consider reading something else for a minute? You know, I’m not even sure if there’s a scarier wo…

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Monday, January 8, 2018

Concert Review: ‘PULSE featuring Tank and the Bangas’ with members of Baltimore Symphony Orchestra (BSO) by Alisa L Brock

The Think Tank was live and in effect in the Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall for the Pulse concert series last night, and they gave us a night to remember. The Pulse concert series is …

SOURCE: mdtheatreguide.com at 07:05PM

Monday, October 23, 2017

Concert Review: ‘PULSE featuring Esperanza Spalding’ with members of Baltimore Symphony Orchestra (BSO) by Alisa L Brock

Violet curtains set behind hanging lights that held a gentle glow. It was somewhat enchanting as I walked in to find my seat in the Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall. I wasn’t quite sure …

SOURCE: mdtheatreguide.com at 04:00PM

Wednesday, September 20, 2017

Theatre Review: ‘The Christians’ at Baltimore Center Stage by Alisa L Brock

“I can’t prove to you the absence of something.” This line stated by Pastor Paul played by Howard W. Overshown walked right out of the theatre with me, straight to my home,…

SOURCE: mdtheatreguide.com at 09:45PM

Thursday, August 24, 2017

Theatre Review: ‘Variations on Magic’ by Rapid Lemon Productions at Theatre Project by Alisa L Brock

Do you believe in magic? I do. Alacazam. Hocus Pocus. Abracadabra. What’s magic really and how does it make you feel when you hear the word? Is there a memory that settles in you rem…

SOURCE: mdtheatreguide.com at 05:05PM

Monday, July 31, 2017

Concert Review: ‘Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets in Concert’ with Baltimore Symphony Orchestra by Alisa L Brock

You haven’t seen, “Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets” until you’ve seen it accompanied by the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra, lead by conductor Emil de Cou. Matter of fac…

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Wednesday, June 21, 2017

Theatre Review: ‘Family Series: Return of the Story Mother’ at Baltimore Center Stage by Alisa L Brock

“Ifetayo! Love brings happiness.” Tiny legs dangling on over-sized chairs. “Ifetayo! Love brings happiness.” Grownups sitting beside their children in anticipation. “Ifetayo! Love …

SOURCE: mdtheatreguide.com at 11:12PM

Monday, June 5, 2017

Theatre Review ‘Gershwin’s An American in Paris’ at Baltimore Symphony Orchestra by Alisa L Brock

Persian taxi cabs honking on brick paved streets as the smell of fresh baguettes entice me on a romantically gloomy day. Water splashing as the wheels of cars make their way down the road. C…

SOURCE: mdtheatreguide.com at 09:53PM

Tuesday, May 30, 2017

Theatre Review: ‘Jazz’ at Baltimore Center Stage by Alisa L Brock

“I am the name of the sound and the sound of the name. I am the sign of the letter and the designation of the division.” This quote pulled from “The Nag Hammadi” is the epigraph that…

SOURCE: mdtheatreguide.com at 11:25PM

Friday, May 19, 2017

Theatre Review: ‘Psycho Beach Party’ at Stillpointe Theatre by Alisa L Brock

Aint no party like a Psycho Beach Party, because Stillpointe Theatre’s production of “Psycho Beach Party” written by Charles Busch and directed by Courtney Busch, is highly e…

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Thursday, May 11, 2017

Theatre Review: ‘[title of show]’ Fells Point Corner Theatre by Alisa L Brock

I love the theatre. I love actors. I love playwrights and directors. I love choreographers and light designers. I love stages, audiences, and box office clerks. I love all the elements tha…

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