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REVIEW: Mr. Burns - a post electric play
Sep 8

REVIEW: Mr. Burns – a post electric play

First, let me say that next time I agree to see and review four shows (all running over two hours – and some even more) in the same…

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REVIEW: Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson
Feb 4

REVIEW: Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson

Long before HAMILTON became a Broadway phenomenon, BLOODY BLOODY ANDREW JACKSON set a story of early American history to modern music.  It’s rock score, absurdist humor, and several…

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REVIEW - Cannibal Galaxy: A Love Story
Sep 9

REVIEW – Cannibal Galaxy: A Love Story

Yes, the title is a little off-putting.  The playwright acknowledged that during the talkback (and blamed it on her husband.)  However, there’s a moment in CANNIBAL GALAXY: A…

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REVIEW: The Diviners
Nov 13Nov 13

REVIEW: The Diviners

THE DIVINERS tells a fairly low-key story right up until the end.  As such, the powerful and tragic climax sneaks up on the audience.  It’s the story of Buddy…

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REVIEW: Miss Julie
Feb 20

REVIEW: Miss Julie

MISS JULIE is one of those plays studied in theatre programs for its innovation, social relevance, and reputation despite it being written in 1888.  And after seeing it…

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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: This Is Our Youth
Dec 3

REVIEW: This Is Our Youth

Xavier University’s Theatre program is only a few years old now.  But despite its relative infancy they haven’t been shied away from mature material.  Musicals like SPRING AWAKENING, AVENUE…

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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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