New works are always a delight to a critic–getting to see something you haven’t seen again and again. They also require a different sort of review, one that looks closer at the story than many other types of reviews. Here are some samples from the past several years.
Water and Wealth Colilde: ‘Thirst’ challenges capitalism and climate, Encore Michigan, Oct. 2, 2024
New work at Flint Rep mourns the casualties of the opioid crisis, Encore Michigan, Sept. 24, 2023
Williamston’s ‘Alabaster’ opens poignant window into pain and loss, Encore Michigan, June 1, 2023
‘Mrs. Harrison’ at Williamston explores who possesses a story when there is money on the line, Encore Michigan, Apr. 8, 2023
Flint celebrates female empowerment with “The Future is Female”, Encore Michigan, Feb. 7, 2023
Virus of selfishness worms its way through pandemic play, Houston’s Chron.com, June 2, 2021
The Rest is History, OnStage Blog, The Braid, May 18, 2021
Framing Device, Lansing State Journal, Peppermint Creek, Nov. 14, 2018
Safe House, Encore Michigan, Williamston Theatre, Oct. 13, 2019
Constellation, Encore Michigan, Freshwater Performance Lab, Sept. 14, 2019
Third Person, Encore Michigan, The Great Escape, May 26, 2019
Hope, Encore Michigan, Ixion, May 23, 2019