plays
One-woman play “Tough Brown Leather,” a sexual survivor’s story
June 13, 2017The play itself spools out like a highly condensed therapy session in which long-suppressed memories come out for professional examination.
Read more“Species Native to California” updates Chekhov to the wine country
May 24, 2017The playwright is not afraid to utter the word “colonialism.”
Read more“Tosca” explores themes of sexual harassment, right-wing politics
April 28, 2017Isn’t it clear how rightwing politics favoring the rich and powerful fits together with abusive treatment of women? It’s all of a piece.
Read more“King of the Road: The Roger Miller Story,” effective bioplay
April 25, 2017You’re likely to find delight in this bioplay about a guitar-strumming bard whose bulb burned briefly but brightly.
Read more“The Legend of Georgia McBride”: Exploring your inner drag queen
April 18, 2017In the end, it’s not even and not only about gender, but about possibility.
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