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REVIEW: Big River
Oct 9

REVIEW: Big River

I promise I’m not a Communist or a traitor but I’ve never really enjoyed the work of Mark Twain.  I find his writing pedantic, not that clever, and…

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REVIEW: Sex With Strangers
Oct 8

REVIEW: Sex With Strangers

I really enjoy a good two-hander.  The stage dance between two actors who click with one another is so satisfying.  I think of THE NORTH POOL at the Playhouse or TAKING…

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Frankie and Johnny in the Clair de Lune
Sep 23

Frankie and Johnny in the Clair de Lune

I don’t review rehearsals. I’ll see them and often enjoy them immensely.  But its not fair to review an unfinished product. That said, I am giving FRANKIE AND…

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REVIEW: The Rocky Horror Show Live!
Sep 19

REVIEW: The Rocky Horror Show Live!

It would be easy to point to the technical difficulties in a show plagued by them and blame its quality on the wrong things.  Opening night of ROCKY HORROR…

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REVIEW: The Full Monty
Sep 12

REVIEW: The Full Monty

When the “The Full Monty” came out in 1997, it achieved critical and commercial success. At a budget of around three and a half million dollars, it was…

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REVIEW: The Secret Garden
Sep 11

REVIEW: The Secret Garden

I know I read the novel, The Secret Garden, many years ago but I only have a vague memory of the story.  After seeing the beautiful musical adaption…

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REVIEW: Luna Gale
Sep 10

REVIEW: Luna Gale

Well. . . I needed that. Ensemble Theatre has begun their 30th season with a sure-fire hit that touches many nerves, pushes lots of buttons, and will likely…

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REVIEW: Motown The Musical
Sep 8

REVIEW: Motown The Musical

I love the music of Motown; I grew up on it as it was played in our home and in the car all the time.  Its artists are…

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REVIEW: Company
Aug 22

REVIEW: Company

Taking on a Sondheim classic is daunting enough.  Doing so in a city that is home to an original Tony-nominated Broadway cast member is borderline psychotic.  (Pamela Myers…

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Cincinnati LAB Theatre Promotes Collaboration and New Works
Aug 14

Cincinnati LAB Theatre Promotes Collaboration and New Works

If you’ve read this blog very much, then you know that I love new work. New plays are fun to watch develop and Cincinnati LAB Theatre (helmed by…

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Kirk Sheppard

Kirk Sheppard

Kirk Sheppard is a professional counselor, photographer, playwright, and theatre advocate. He is a regular live entertainment contributor to Kings Island's PR Blog and has been published in CityBeat, Lookout Magazine, and others. His favorite place to be is the theatre.

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