Past Reviews
3rd Act Entertains and Delights with Neil Simon’s “The Odd Couple”
Felix (Ed Spinelli) and Oscar (Chris Rodgers) attempting to impress the Pigeon sisters Cecily (Brooke Howard) and Gwendolyn (Caitlin Cairns) Photos courtesy of J. Christine Lanning and were taken before clear masks could be finished.
Neil Simon has been entertaining audiences for decades with his comedic sense. His characters are found in improbable but plausible situations that are ripe with humorous potential and wonderful zingers. “The Odd Couple” has been a fan favorite since the 1965 Broadway premiere starred Art Carney and Walter Matthau, who reprised his role as Oscar for the 1968 movie hit with Jack Lemmon as Felix.… Continue reading
“The Great American Trailer Park Musical” is Hilarious Comedy at The Boom
Erin Heatly as Jeannie, Trailer Park resident at Armadillo Acres. Photo Courtesy of James Michael Avance JMA Vision
“The Great American Trailer Park Musical” has, since its 2005 premiere, entertained and amused audiences with a story from the other side of the tracks. Betsy Kelso and David Nehls collaborated to create a hilarious musical with Kelso doing the book and Nehls the music. They certainly succeeded in this titillating trailer trash treat.
Kara Chapman who has been astounding Oklahoma City metropolitan area audiences with her superb vocals and excellent acting skills has added more accomplishments to her resume.… Continue reading
Sensitivity and Talented Performances in “The Library” at Carpenter Square
When Marshall, a former student at Mountain Valley High, unexpectedly shows up at Caitlin’s house acting strangely, she cannot help but be disturbed by him. Pictured are Ford Filson and Sara Byerly in the scene from “The Library” Photo courtesy of Rhonda Clark
Carpenter Square is presenting “The Library” under the expert direction of Terry Veal. Veal does an excellent job of interpreting the show’s message. “The Library” is the 2014 play by noted screenwriter Scott Z. Burns, who adapted numerous Ludlum books to screen. “The Library” is his first stage play and an interesting tale about the… Continue reading
Lyric’s “Having Our Say” Says it All in a Delightful and Historical Memoir
Terry Burrell as Bessie (left) and Julia Lema as Sadie preparing dinner. Photo courtesy of K. Talley Photography
“Having Our Say” is Emily Mann’s thoughtful adaptation of the successful book written by Sarah L. Delany and her sister A. Elizabeth Delany with Amy Hill Hearth. The full title of the book is ‘Having Our Say: The Delany Sisters’ First 100 Years’. The memoir details the amazing and fascinating lives and careers of these two maiden lady sisters leading extremely fulfilling lives. As women of color the Delany sisters faced a changing world reluctant to accept them. Never allowing any obstacles… Continue reading
OSP Brings Romance to Shakespeare’s Lovers “Romeo and Juliet”
Bryan Lewis and Nikki Mar as Romeo and Juliet in “Romeo and Juliet” Photo courtesy of Oklahoma Shakespeare in the Park
Opening the 2020 season, Executive and Artistic Director, Kathryn McGill, and Tyler Woods, Managing Director of Oklahoma Shakespeare in the Park welcome Kris Kuss to direct Shakespeare’s classic “Romeo and Juliet.” Kuss has extensive experience with Shakespeare including combat instruction. As Fight Choreographer his staging of each altercation lends verisimilitude as well as elegance along with his generally excellent direction of this classic tragedy.
“Romeo and Juliet” is one of the most familiar of Shakespeare’s beloved… Continue reading
Love and Lovers Inspire at the Pollard with “Love Letters”
Billie Thrash as Melissa and Stephen Hilton as Andy in “Love Letters” at The Pollard. Photo Courtesy of Jared Blount, The Pollard Theatre
“Love Letters” is brimming with the heartbreak of lost love alongside the joy of true friendship. The Pollard Theatre presents “Love Letters” under the astute direction of Gregory Hopkins. A. R. Gurney’s sensitive exploration of love and life in the privileged world of wealth and circumstance is stirring as the two characters in “Love Letters” maintain their relationship through letters beginning in childhood and continuing through life, yet they do not connect in person. … Continue reading
An Exciting Tribute to Jane Austen’s “Persuasion” at The Bethany Stage
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Peter Fischaber as Captain Wentworth and Kristin Stang as Anne Elliot in Jane Austens “Persuasion” Photo courtesy of Bethany Stage
I was excited to see one of my favorite author’s words presented live on stage as opposed to the movies that we generally are exposed to. Seeing a play version of Jane Austen’s “Persuasion” is a great idea for a date night or afternoon matinee as presented by Bethany Stage, 6632 NW 36th St, Bethany, OK… Continue reading
3rd Act Theatre presents “The Importance of Being Earnest” with Wonderful Wit
Don Taylor as Lady Bracknell makes an entrance. David Mays as John (Jack/Earnest) Worthing and Justice Wickstrom as Algernon Moncrieff display courteous deference. Photo courtesy of Dakota Lee Bryant
It’s no secret that one of the Oklahoma City’s newest community theatres is off to a brilliant start. Every production from 3rd Act Theatre is an outstanding example of excellence and “The Importance of Being Earnest” is an incredibly fun and well executed show! Directed by Jamie Brewster, this classic from Oscar Wilde, bridges three centuries of amusingly disarming wit. The retro-futuristic concept of “Steampunk,” which capitalizes… Continue reading
We’re All Plane People, and We All Come From Away
The North American Tour of Come From Away. Photo by Matthew Murphy.
September 11, 2001 is a day the world changed forever. Those who remember it consider it a dividing line. There is now only pre 9/11 and post 9/11. Those who were born later grew up in a world where the ideas of terrorism, Xenophobia, and fear of flying are a part of our daily lives. On the day the world changed, commercial aircraft bound for the U.S. were diverted to Canada for safe landing while the U.S. air space was under attack.
Come From Away tells the… Continue reading
A Theatre Reviewer Rambles: Meet Adrienne!
photo by Sami Marie photography
Hello! I’m Adrienne, the Managing Director of Oklahoma Art Scene and Hurd. I just graduated with a Master’s Degree in Aerospace Administration & Logistics from Southeastern Oklahoma State University in Durant. It has NOTHING to do with theatre, but it’s helped me in all aspects of my writing! I started with Scene and Hurd in 2017. The first show I reviewed was a directed reading of “Bathrobe Club” by Adam Davies. The first full production I reviewed was Sam Shepard’s Ages of the Moon at Carpenter Square Theatre, and it’s still one of my favorites!… Continue reading