Tag Archives: Alan Gerstel

Chicken Coop’s Taking Sides Looks At Responsibility Of Artists In Nazi Germany

Ronald Harwood’s script and Chicken Coop Theatre’s production of Taking Sides supposedly even-handed look at art and politics isn’t very subtle for most of the play, but it does have two solid performances and one crippling one.

Posted on January 22, 2016 by Bill Hirschman
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A Memorable “The Fantasticks” At Broward Stage Door

The crucial test for whether a production of The Fantasticks truly succeeds, as Broward Stage Door’s does, is the last few minutes. If it’s been a little while since you saw the show live and yearn to try to remember, this will do very nicely.

Posted on September 9, 2015 by Bill Hirschman
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Evening Star’s The Subject Was Roses Needs A Few More Thorns

Evening Star Production’s The Subject Was Roses underscores the insightful script, but the valiant effort leaves far too much crucial passion AWOL.

Posted on September 14, 2014 by Bill Hirschman
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