THE HANGOVER REPORT – Netflix’s MOVE profiles some of contemporary dance’s most prominent choreographers in accessible, fresh ways

I recently had the chance to consume two episodes (Episode Two, Episode Five) of Move, Netflix’s new documentary series profiling some of contemporary dance’s most prominent choreographers. The great thing … Continue Reading →

THE HANGOVER REPORT – Robin Frohardt’s immersive THE PLASTIC BAG STORE is a playful but clear-eyed depiction of a bleak future

This past weekend, I was lucky enough to snag a coveted ticket to one of the final performances of The Plastic Bag Store, theater artist Robin Frohardt’s sneakily urgent cautionary … Continue Reading →

VIEWPOINTS – Streaming Diary: Breslin & Foley’s CIRCLE JERK, Claudia Rankine’s NOVEMBER, and Sarah Kane’s CRAVE

This week, I found myself escaping Election Day anxiety by streaming a couple of plays online. Here are my thoughts on them. CIRCLE JERKFake Friends For hilarious but provocative escapism, … Continue Reading →

VIEWPOINTS – A roundup of recent in-person theatrical experiences: ELECTRIC FEELING MAYBE, TEMPING, GHOUL-A-RAMA, etc.

Happily, creatively rendered in-person theatrical happenings have continued to come out of the woodworks. Here is a roundup of my thoughts on some recent experiences. ELECTRIC FEELING MAYBETarget Margin Theater … Continue Reading →

VIEWPOINTS – Streaming Diary: City Ballet’s NEW WORKS FESTIVAL, the Joyce’s STATE OF DARKNESS continues, and Pam Tanowitz’s FOUR QUARTETS

This past week was a rich one for dance, at least virtually. Here are my thoughts. NEW WORKS FESTIVALNew York City Ballet New York City Ballet recently unveiled five world … Continue Reading →

THE HANGOVER REPORT – Revisiting the landmark “Warehouse” Shakespeare Trilogy: JULIUS CAESAR, HENRY IV, and THE TEMPEST

This Halloween weekend, I binge-watched the superb film captures of the landmark “Warehouse” Shakespeare Trilogy, which was originally staged by Phyllida LLoyd for the Donmar Warehouse in London. I had … Continue Reading →

THE HANGOVER REPORT – THE THIRD DAY’s immersive, durational appendix turns out to be its show-stopping calling card

This week, I delved into the world of HBO’s The Third Day, the brainchild of Felix Barrett (artistic director of marquee immersive theater company Punchdrunk) and Dennis Kelly (writer of … Continue Reading →

VIEWPOINTS – Streaming Diary: The late, great Brian Dennehy in a landmark DEATH OF A SALESMAN, Irish Rep’s A TOUCH OF THE POET, and Woolly Mammoth’s telephonic HUMAN RESOURCES

Here are my thoughts on two recent viewings and one interesting telephone call. DEATH OF A SALESMANGoodman Theatre One of the most impactful and influential experiences in all my theatergoing … Continue Reading →

VIEWPOINTS – A look at recent exciting (and live-streamed!) dance events: City Center’s 2020 FALL FOR DANCE and the Joyce’s STATE OF DARKNESS

The past few days have seen the live-streaming of some rather exciting, highly anticipated dance events. Here are my thoughts. 2020 FALL FOR DANCENew York City Center Although New York … Continue Reading →

VIEWPOINTS – A variety of live, in-person performances continue to trickle in: WARTIME CANTEEN FOR A NEW ERA, RANDOM ACTS, and BLOOD MANOR

In a recent post, I wrote about the slow emergence of in-person performances in the city. Since then, more theater artists have braved the desolate waters that has become the … Continue Reading →