#HFF25: OH CONSTANTINE! @ THE ZEPHYR THEATRE
Tracey Paleo – Gia On The Move OH CONSTANTINE!, indeed. The phrase itself is exactly how you can wrap up this satyrical little ditty about the first Ecumenical Council of Nicaea. Read more…
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#HFF25: STAGE MAMMA @ THE ZEPHYR THEATRE
Tracey Paleo – Gia On The Move When I typed STAGE MAMMA into my Mac laptop, attempting to find my half-written review, the search bar took me directly to iTunes. It landed on, ABBA’s 1975 hit song, “MAMMA MIA”. Funny thing about that little accident, though, is that the song almost perfectly fits. Read more…
#HFF25: Stumbling On Ceremony @ ZEPHYR THEATRE
Tracey Paleo – Gia On The Move Larry Davidson is stumbling on ceremony. His daughter’s wedding is only a day away and he’s forgotten that he was supposed to write a speech to send her off. Can Mother Ayahuasca save the day? Read more…
#HFF25: BUEN CAMINO @ ZEPHYR THEATRE
Tracey Paleo – Gia On The Move Although, Morticia, a “completely uncompensated” assisting spirit shows up with a to-do list, as the answer to Susan’s wish for ending it all, after her perfect life is shattered, the prep is seriously hard. Especially the honesty. So, the Universe steps in. Read more…
White Rabbit Red Rabbit @ THE FOUNTAIN THEATRE
Tracey Paleo – Gia On The Move There is a small sense of confusion at first while the narrator sets up the real-time, anecdotal, scenario, in Fountain Theatre’s staging of, WHITE RABBIT RED RABBIT. Guillermo Cienfuegos, being Guillermo, well, (for this particular night), the delivery was spotless, albeit vague. But no matter, it’s a find … Read more
A Doll’s House, Part 2 @ PASADENA PLAYHOUSE
Jonas Schwartz – Theatermania Jennifer Chang’s interpretation of Hnath’s play is puzzling. The dialogue crackles on its own, yet Chang adds unnecessary modern touches, like a violin version of the White Stripes song “Seven Nation Army” (sound by John Nobori) and modern tennis shoes (costumes by Anthony Tran). Read more… Harker Jones – BroadwayWorld Director Jennifer … Read more
School of Night presents: HELLAS @ THE BROADWATER
Tracey Paleo – Gia On The Move School of Night’s, HELLAS, is quite a history lesson. It explores the birth of democracy while adding much more context to the Battle of Thermopylae romanticized in “300.” HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. Read more…
WARHOL/FRANKENSTEIN 4D @ ZOMBIE JOE’S UNDERGROUND
Tracey Paleo – Gia On The Move “Life is everything and nothing;” seems to be Andy Warhol’s ultimate commentary about himself in writer/director, Steven Vlasak’s new play, WARHOL/FRANKENSTEIN 4D. But (WARNING) leave your phone at home or SUCK IT! There’s no photography in the house. You’ll have to check your phone at the door. Read … Read more
Twelfth Night @ ANTAEUS THEATRE COMPANY
Tracey Paleo – Gia On The Move Their current production of TWELFTH NIGHT is Antaeus Theatre Company at its best. And unlike many stagings of a script written by Shakespeare or otherwise, instead of installing cast members who have not “aged out” of the roles, director Armin Shimerman has made “aging in” the spectacular focal … Read more