INDIGO: The Color of Power

Review by Ramona Pula “Indigo” – Sunday, 7-26-15, MITF 16 Writer: Cassandra Powell Director: Herman Spearman Starring: Tunisia S. North, Stephen Bauder, Jarryn Bingham, Asante Williams, Cassandra Powell, Tanya Freeman, Justin Smith and Danee’ta Shine Davenport Theatre, Black Box, 354 W. 45th Street (between 8th & 9th Avenues) 16th Annual Midtown International Theatre Festival Running […]

Always Leave ‘Em Wanting More

Always Leave ‘Em Wanting More A Review of A Minor Midcareer Retrospective Davenport Theatre Black Box 7/22, 7/24, 7/25 by Isaac Scranton As Mama Rose famously said, the first rule of theatre is to always leave ‘em wanting more. James Judd in A Minor Midcareer Retrospective clearly took that advice to heart. Judd is charming, […]

The Gospel According to Lucy Blood

Review by Ramona Pula “Biblically Speaking” opening night 7-20-15, MITF 16 Writer, Composer: Lucy Blood Director, Make-Up: Kate Gilbert Stage Manager, Lights, Sound: Deborah Lane Starring: The Reverend Lucy Blood Davenport Theatre, Black Box, 354 W. 45th Street (between 8th & 9th Avenues) 16th Annual Midtown International Theatre Festival Remaining Performances: Sat 7/25, 1:30 pm; […]

Un-Realism

REVIEWED BY ISAAC SCRANTON Un-Realism 6 ACTORS IN SEARCH OF A CHARACTER Written and Directed by Edward Eriksson Starring Nolan Charles, Katrina Clairvoyant, Sean Dowling, Sean Koslorowski, Estrella Mundos, and Krisbel Brenes Sandi. Performance Dates: Fri 7/17, 8:00pm; Sat 7/18, 4:30pm; Sun 7/19, 2:00pm; Tue 7/21, 7:00pm; Mon 7/27 7:00pm. Running time: 75 minutes Davenport […]

The M Center provides one singular sensation with its musical theater tribute

NOW THAT’S A FAMILIAR [SHOW]TUNE! Review by Evan Meena The American musical theater is a religion of sorts. Remembering who sang what and where; knowing the history behind each work and composer; and of course, the eternal recitation of the great tunes themselves are all holy obligations to those who worship at the Temple built […]

“The Dinner” is a most satisfying meal.

Review by Ramona Pula Photo supplied by company “The Dinner” opening night 7-15-15, Davenport Theatre Black Box (MITF 16) Writer, Director: Darryl Reuben Hall Casting: Gayle Samuels Musical Director: Ken Crutchfield Production Manager: Roumel Reaux Stage Manager: Joyce Pena Lighting & Sound: Harlan Penn Choreographer: Christopher Liddell Costume Coordinator: Jennifer Montague _____________________________________________________________ “The Dinner” by […]

Glynn Borders in a tour de Enforcer

“The Enforcer” opening night 7-13-15, MITF 16, Running Time 30 minutes Writer, Producer, Performer: Glynn Borders Directors: Glynn Borders and Herbie Quinones Venue: Davenport Theatre Black Box, 354 W. 45th Street, between 8th and 9th Avenues _____________________________________________________________ Review by Ramona Pula photo credit: Jonathan M. Smith Many of us have been bullied in our lives, […]