Comedies

It takes a talented cast and crew to pull off the timing and pacing of a great comedy. Here are just some of my reviews of comedies performed around Michigan:

Madcap ‘A Flea in Her Ear’ rollicks at MSF, Encore Michigan, August 6, 2023

Tipping Point presents familiar, lovable Steel Magnolias, Encore Michigan, May 5, 2023

Inspired Acting Co’s first production is lively indeed, Encore Michigan, May 2, 2023

Willilamston Theatre’s memory “Wild Horses” play travels an emotional journey, Encore Michigan, Feb. 8, 2023

Flint celebrates female empowerment with “The Future is Female”, Encore Michigan, Feb. 7, 2023

Dixie’s Tupperware Party, OnStage Blog, Mason Street Warehouse, Aug. 2, 2021

Every Brilliant Thing, OnStage Blog, Hope Summer Rep, July 29, 2021

The Importance of Being Earnest, OnStage Blog, Hope Summer Rep, July 19, 2021

It’s Only Murder, Encore Michigan, The DIO, Feb. 3, 2020

Shakespeare in Love, Encore Michigan, Hope Summer Rep, July 23, 2019

Be My Baby, Encore Michigan, Tibbits Opera House, June 27, 2019

New Releases, Encore Michigan, Williamston Theatre, May 23, 2019

Fight Girl, Battle World, Encore Michigan, Ixion, March 20, 2019

  • The Ixion production is an achievement of costuming (Katy Kettles) and make-up (Sadonna Croff). They have created a wide variety of aliens that would make Gene Rodenberry proud. Both artists made broad, creative choices and they paid off with a visual extravaganza that contributes to making this show true “space opera.”

    Fight Girl Battle World Review

Hunting Shack Christmas, Encore Michigan, Williamston Theatre, Nov. 27, 2018

Noises Off, Encore Michigan, Augusta Barn, June 16, 2018

It’s Only a Play, Encore Michigan, Farmer’s Alley, March 12, 2018

Almost Maine, Encore Michigan, What a Do, Feb. 21, 2018

Beau Jest, Encore Michigan, Williamston Theatre, Nov. 28, 2017

Blithe Spirit, Encore Michigan, The Great Escape, Oct. 23, 2017

The Taming, Encore Michigan, Williamston Theatre, Oct. 3, 2017

The Fox on the Fairway, Encore Michigan, Tibbits Opera House, Aug. 11, 2017

The Cemetery Club, Encore Michigan, Tibbits Opera House, June 19, 2017

Taking Shakespeare, Encore Michigan, Williamston Theatre, May 30, 2017

The Nerd, Encore Michigan, Williamston Theatre, Nov. 28, 2017

 

 

 

  • Together the two turn their discords into tight, complex melodies whose harmonies reveal that each of them has a rich song that is uniquely their own and far more intertwined than they first would be willing to admit. They both have a journey to make and they find a road map in Shakespeare’s text and the way they both approach it.

    Taking Shakespeare review