'Shape of Things' misses some artistic opportunities
At any given time, somewhere on TV, an ordinary-looking person is getting a fabulous makeover. Within 30 minutes, ho-hum becomes va-va-voom. But is the finished product a work of art?
At any given time, somewhere on TV, an ordinary-looking person is getting a fabulous makeover. Within 30 minutes, ho-hum becomes va-va-voom. But is the finished product a work of art?
The sound that Daniel Lee gets from his 1706 Gofriller cello is rich and burnished, a dark, beautiful tone that matches the look of his instrument.
Like a mom who's been on her feet too long yet manages to put dinner on the table, "Mamma Mia!" still gets its job done. But maybe it's time for a break.
Jack Sharkey's 1973 comedy, "A Gentleman and a Scoundrel," is a vehicle for actors, and it has actors that make it purr in the delightful production at Black Cat Theatre.
'Mamma Mia!'
'A Gentleman
"The Diary of Anne Frank"
Don't let this show's unfortunate title repel you: "Speech & Debate" is a refreshingly dark comedy by Stephen Karam that focuses more on sex and secrets than on extemp com and cross-X. (…