Encore Michigan
Read John Monaghan’s review of “Low Hanging Fruit,” for FREEP
“Low Hanging Fruit” shines a light on the little-discussed plight of homeless female veterans. For that alone, it deserves praise. The play, a 2014 work... Continue Reading
Brief thoughts on four shows I’ve seen these past two weekends
In recent weeks I've had the opportunity to catch four shows around town, but given my schedule recently, I haven't had much time to write... Continue Reading
Read FREEP’s preview of MOT’s production of “The Tender Land”
In 1978, the creators of the Matrix festival in Midland were looking for a high-profile way to put their new arts event on the map,... Continue Reading
Love conquers all at the North Crawford Mask and Wig Club
SOUTHGATE, Mich.–Shakespeare, check. Tennessee Williams, double-check. But Kurt Vonnegut? He isn’t an author that pops into one’s mine when contemplating the subject of love. Vonnegut’s... Continue Reading
Read Patty Nolan’s review of Matrix’s “agua de luna” for Examiner.com
“Agua de luna (psalms for the rouge)” is the beautifully performed production now at the Matrix Theatre – a world-premiere work commissioned especially for the... Continue Reading
The Cranky Critic Speaks: Odd Couple, Butler R.U.R and Mr. Burns
In recent week, I've had the opportunity to catch four shows around town. But given me schedule recently, I haven't had much time to write... Continue Reading
“Putnam County Bee” spells sweet laughs and song at The Snug
MARINE CITY, Mich.–When you think of spelling bees, you often think of nerdy kids who know endless lists of arcane words, their definitions, languages of... Continue Reading
“Low Hanging Fruit” shows a side of veteran plight few are aware of
DETROIT, Mich.–The audience gets the sense early on that things aren’t going to end well for the characters in Low Hanging Fruit. Four ex‐military women, broken... Continue Reading