Kirk Sheppard

REVIEW: In the Heights

There’s nothing wrong with the Playhouse’s production of IN THE HEIGHTS. The production is actually quite good, but I’m not fond of the show itself. So, I’m not…

Jan 24Jan 24

REVIEW: Ripcord

There may not be two more different actresses on stage than Dale Hodges and Pamela Myers. Not in terms of talent, of course, as their resumes speak for…

Jan 20

The Pat and Julie Show Delights Again

A few things you can always expect from Patricia Linhart’s faculty recital: an edible treat, a gorgeous gown, and a rollicking good time. Even through the snowpocalypse this…

Nov 18

REVIEW: The Turn of the Screw

I am certainly not an opera afficiando; but I have seen a whole lot of theatre in my time. I don’t understand the nuance of the art form…

Nov 12

REVIEW: Cincinnati King

The story of King Records in Cincinnati is probably way too big for one play to hold, but gosh golly does writer/director KJ Sanchez go for the gusto…

Nov 9Nov 10

REVIEW: Godspell

I sat there in the middle of the first act thinking to myself that either Katie Johanningman is a flipping genius or completely insane . . . but…

Oct 13

REVIEW: St. Nicholas

I don’t really consider myself a theatre critic; I know, that seems strange given that right up there above this text it says “REVIEW” in big, bold capital…

Oct 13Oct 13

REVIEW: Eurydice

Sarah Ruhl is a playwright with a particular style; she tells stories in unconventional ways with specific devices that either work well or become a burden on the…