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Thursday, November 6, 2014

Theatre Review: ‘How We Got On’ at Forum Theatre by Maya Oliver

Whether you’re a Generation X, a tweeting Millennial, or an emerging Generation Z-er, How We Got On will leave you appreciating these two letters: MC. That is, feminist Rap pioneer MC …

SOURCE: Maryland Theatre Guide at 01:11AM

Thursday, October 9, 2014

Theatre Review: ‘The Island of Dr. Moreau’ at Synetic Theater by Maya Oliver

Let us ponder the line between beast and human. Is there one? Or alternatively, between genius and sociopathy? Synetic Theater’s The Island of Dr. Moreau begs the discussion. Directed by (…

SOURCE: Maryland Theatre Guide at 07:05AM

Thursday, May 22, 2014

Theatre Review: ‘Freud’s Last Session’ at Theater J by Maya Oliver

As most of us wonder aimlessly in search of significance amidst an increasingly godless world, there is consolation in seeing this endless internal wondering articulated. And with nothing le…

SOURCE: Maryland Theatre Guide at 10:52AM

Sunday, March 2, 2014

Theatre Review: ‘Spring Awakening’ at University of Maryland by Maya Oliver

And once again, we witness the ever-tragic consequences that happen in a society of repressed sexuality. Only this time, the controversial themes being brought to light on the contemporary…

SOURCE: Maryland Theatre Guide at 10:32PM

Tuesday, August 6, 2013

Dance Review: Aspen Santa Fe Ballet at Wolf Trap by Maya Oliver

The road for professional dance has never been well paved. As the 21st century rolls out, dancers and choreographers are constantly searching new ways to combine classical ballet and cont…

SOURCE: Maryland Theatre Guide at 09:48AM

Saturday, July 27, 2013

Fringe Review: ‘Double Freakquency’ by Maya Oliver

AVAdventure Production introduced interactive audio theater with “Double Freakquency” at the Fringe. If you’re the kind of person who finds themself falling asleep during your average …

SOURCE: Maryland Theatre Guide at 11:00AM

Tuesday, July 23, 2013

Fringe Review: ‘Dark House’ at the Redrum by Maya Oliver

If you are familiar with William Faulkner’s Absalom, Absalom! you know that it is a dark and twisted tale of a southern 19th century family, laden with themes of sexism, racism, and inc…

SOURCE: Maryland Theatre Guide at 10:00AM

Saturday, July 20, 2013

Fringe Review: King Player’s ‘Mme Macbeth’ at Redrum by Maya Oliver

So, what do we all remember about Macbeth? From what I can recall, and granted, this is after a period of estrangement from the work dating back to middle school, the plot centers around a S…

SOURCE: Maryland Theatre Guide at 08:00AM

Monday, July 15, 2013

Fringe Review: ‘Big River (and Other Wayfaring Ballets)’ Dance at Gala by Maya Oliver

MOVEiUS Contemporary Ballet’s debut of Big River (And other Wayfaring Ballets) graces the DC Fringe Festival this year with graceful movements, noteworthy ballet technique, and one key ill…

SOURCE: Maryland Theatre Guide at 09:00AM

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