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REVIEW: St. Nicholas
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…

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REVIEW: Buried Child
Feb 17

REVIEW: Buried Child

If you’ve not seen BURIED CHILD and haven’t read any spoilers, let me bring you up to speed.  It is indeed about – at least partially – a…

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REVIEW: A Christmas Carol
Nov 26

REVIEW: A Christmas Carol

What a time for this type of redemption story, truly.  I couldn’t help but reflect on the idea that even the oldest of stories can be new again…

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REVIEW: The Legend of Georgia McBride
Sep 7

REVIEW: The Legend of Georgia McBride

THE LEGEND OF GEORGIA MCBRIDE is not a show about drag queens.  Not really.  I mean, of course it is.  The whole premise is spelled out for us…

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REVIEW: Betrayal
Feb 17

REVIEW: Betrayal

Bruce Cromer is one of our region’s finest actors, directors, and educators.  However, ‘subtle’ is not the first word that comes to mind if describing him.  His athletic and…

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REVIEW: A Christmas Carol
Nov 28

REVIEW: A Christmas Carol

As I was walking to my car after the show a mother was talking with her young daughter about A CHRISTMAS CAROL.  Mom said, “That one guy was…

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Five Things I Learned From CSC's "Hamlet"
Jan 11

Five Things I Learned From CSC’s “Hamlet”

After seeing “Hamlet” at Cincinnati Shakespeare Company last night, I toyed with trying to cram as many bad “Hamlet” puns but thought that was cheesy and decided against…

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Monday Matinee 12.30.13
Dec 30

Monday Matinee 12.30.13

I am more than ecstatic about the upcoming theater season. Seriously. There are so many fantastic shows coming up in all my favorite theaters in town. Today I…

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Monday Matinee 12.02.13
Dec 2

Monday Matinee 12.02.13

It’s finally the holiday season and I couldn’t be happier!  I had the absolute pleasure of watching “A Christmas Carol” at the Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park yesterday….

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One More Chance to See "The Crucible" on Sunday
Nov 3

One More Chance to See “The Crucible” on Sunday

I saw “The Crucible” tonight featuring members of the Cincinnati Shakespeare Company and Xavier University students.  It is extremely well done and if you’re a fan of the…

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Kirk Sheppard

Kirk Sheppard

Kirk Sheppard is a professional counselor, photographer, playwright, magician, musician, comedian, blogger, theme park enthusiast, theatre advocate and retired professional wrestling personality.

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