Review: Heathers the Musical at Meadville Community Theatre

Heathers the Musical

Review: What is Susan’s Secret at All an Act Theatre

When England-born, Shakespearean actor Michael Parker ended up in the United States, he quickly discovered that Americans struggle with British plays. He grew aware of the cultural divide that leaves some of us (and I emphasize some of us) delighting in improbable romantic scenarios but not improbable buffoonery. His goal thusly became to write British […]

Review: Spooks at PACA

Imagine, for a moment, that you’re stuck at a family reunion in 1986, floundering with discomfort as your elderly relatives struggle to recall any semblance of fact, while your Great Aunt Jean spends way too much time at the wine counter and your Second-Cousin-Twice-Removed-Or-Something Dorothy casually flirts with a priest. Now imagine that you could, […]

Review: Dramashop’s One Act Festival

To say Erie is overflowing with talent would be a monumental understatement. Dramashop proved that in front of a sold out opening night audience of their annual One Act Festival. The festival showcases four local playwrights, five directors, and 17 actors in an incredibly entertaining two-and-a-half hour event in the historic Renaissance Centre in downtown Erie. […]

Review: The Sound of Music at The Academy Theatre

Meadville’s Academy Theatre once again brings to the stage a musical we all know and some of us love, The Sound of Music, under the gentle and graceful direction of Shawn Clerkin. When you watch a musical for the thirtieth time in your life, you honestly are just hoping to stay invested enough for two […]