International Physical Theater Festival Recap — Part 3
The International Physical Festival wraps up this Sunday. Kyle Whalen and Kate Cuellar wrap up their experience and preview the weekend.
Review: PILGRIMS at The Gift Theatre
Kiechel’s script is why we become actors, designers, directors, and supporters of the arts. It requires all of you, both physically and mentally. She doesn’t let up and has delivered the best show I’ve seen all year.
International Physical Theater Festival Recap – Part 2
Kyle Whalen takes us inside the International Physical Theater Festival through in-depth blog recaps.
Review: HER MAJESTY’S WILL at Lifeline Theatre
Referred to as the “lost years,” this span of seven years is the subject of Lifeline Theatre’s world premiere HER MAJESTY’S WILL adapted by ensemble member Robert Kauzlaric from the novel by Chicago-based author David Blixt.
Review: HAIR at Metropolis Performing Arts Centre
No matter which decade it is, it’s hard for HAIR to not seem topical: a disillusioned youth speaking (and singing) out against war and destruction; a generation lost in place and purpose in the world; a minority faction rising against a powerful populace that wants all to conform.
Review: RAGTIME at Griffin Theatre
The cast of Griffin Theatre Company’s production of RAGTIME, directed by Scott Weinstein. Photo by Michael Brosilow. Many consider the Tony-laden, late-90s musical RAGTIME an American classic. But I have to admit that I’m perplexed as to how its popularity even lasted this long. There’s no denying that the Ragtime music, the historical figures (Harry...
Review: IMPROVISED JANE AUSTEN
Pictured: Stephanie Jones and Vickie Eisenstein. Photo by David Audino. Ahhh, Jane, how you make so many hearts beat wildly with your tales of lost (and found) loves, matchmakers, wards, prejudice, sense and of course, pride and sensibility. For many of us, we will never look upon a lake and...
Review: CANDIDE at Music Theater Works
There are times, for any actor, where the lights dim for opening night, you step on stage, and the energy is … unpredictable.
Review: KING LIZ at Windy City Playhouse
Women in power rarely are privy to traveling the path of least resistance in their climb to success.
International Physical Theater Festival Recap – Part 1
Kyle Whalen recaps and reviews the offerings at the Fourth Annual International Physical Theater Festival in this 3-part blog.