Author Archives: Bill Hirschman
Jackie Rivera: An Adult At Last in Caldwell’s New Family Drama After the Revolution
Although she just turned 25, Jackie Rivera s best known locally for a procession of pugnacious characters negotiating late adolescence, but now she has the linchpin role as Emma, the idealistic social activist in Caldwell Theatre Company’s season opener, After the Revolution.
Infinite Abyss’ Mitzi’s Abortion Provides Food For Thought On Both Sides
Mitzi’s Abortion probably won’t change anyone’s stance on a woman’s right to choose, but this production is worth seeing.
Women Drivers Mirthful and Moving But Mired in Metaphors
By Bill Hirschman There is something inexplicably hilarious about people struggling to master the high technology of operating an automobile. One of the funniest comedy routines of the second half of the 20th Century has to be Bob Newhart’s deadpan …
“Edith Can Shoot Things” Provides New Definition of Family at New Theatre
The idealized nuclear family is nowhere to be seen here, but playwright A. Rey Pamatmat has put in its place as strong and supportive a family unit as it is bizarre in this quirky production.
A Toast to Jon & Juan’s Wedding
It’s like every wedding you’ve ever attended: family conflicts, inappropriate behavior, dancing, moments that will make you laugh, and moments that will make you unabashedly teary-eyed. But unlike most traditional weddings, there’s no bride, but two very adorable grooms.
The House of Bernarda Alba is Flawed but Intriguing and Thought-Provoking Rendition
The University of Miami and the Arsht Center deliver a unique and mostly convincing rendition of this tale of parental oppression and carnal repression.
More Photos from The House of Bernarda Alba
All photos courtesy of the Adrienne Arsht Center Photos by Justin Namon for WorldRedEye.com
Palm Beach Dramaworks On Cusp of Unveiling New Home
Even the marquee will also be revamped in the next three weeks/ Photos by Bill Hirschman By Bill Hirschman Even with a month of work remaining before the gala opening on 11/11/11, Palm Beach Dramaworks’ new home in the transmogrified …
Want To See Something Really Scary?
Okay, maybe your trick or treaters are too young for the dueling productions of The Rocky Horror Picture Show playing at Slowburn Theatre Company and Andrews Living Arts this month. But here’s still Halloween-themed theater for the littlest playgoers courtesy of The Promethean Theatre’s Family Series.
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