BILLY & RAY by Mike Bencivenga. Bob Verini – ArtsInLA.com “Billy & Ray,” at the Falcon in Burbank, is Mike Bencivenga’s depiction of the collaboration between B. Wilder and R. Chandler on the homicidal film noir classic “Double Indemnity.” If you can…
Slipping by David Talbott. Sharon Perlmutter – Talkinbroadway.com There is much to admire about the writing, and directing, of the Rattlestick production of Daniel Talbott’s Slipping. On a scene-by-scene basis, Talbott has a true gift for realistic dialogue; and, when directing his…
AMERICAN MISFIT by Dan Dietz. Bob Verini – ArtsInLA.com It’s easy to describe the formal aspects of Dan Dietz’s “American Misfit,” a world premiere at the Theatre @ Boston Court. Its meaning proves a much bigger headscratcher. Read more…
Marilyn – My Secret by Odalys Nanin and Willard Manus. Mayank Keshaviah – LA Weekly Though iconic Hollywood bombshell Marilyn Monroe’sstory has been examined and re-examined from almost every possible angle over the years, Marilyn — My Secret, Odalys Nanin and Willard Manus’ take, treads ground yet unworn as it…
The Miracle Worker by William Gibson. Neal Weaver – LA Weekly There’s always a danger of toppling into sentimentality when retelling a story as uplifting and inspirational as the saga of blind, deaf and dumb Helen Keller and her tough, determined teacher,…