Results tagged “samshepard”

What's new and/or interesting at Philly theaters this weekend.

When I was younger, I wanted to study abroad in Ireland because I wanted to pick up the accent. That dream was never to be, but my love for the Irish accent lives on. And so that, combined with my affinity for the work of Martin McDonagh, led me straight into the arms of Lantern Theater Company's new production of McDonagh's , directed by David O'Connor.

It's always nice when someone takes a play that you really like and produces it well. That's what the Luna Theater Company has done with their production of Sam Shepard's . Shepard's characters speak like real people speak and they act like real people act. This is sometimes problematic to theatre people who want to keep drama in the realm of the unreal. It makes us feel more comfortable with things if it doesn't feel like we're spying on real life. And that's simply not what you get from Sam Shepard's work.

Long-deceased (you can tell by the haircut) French literary critic and poet Nicholas Boileau once suggested: “Let a single complete action, in one place and one day, keep the theatre packed to the last.” While we don't necessarily agree with his advice, we've got to admit that the man did have a point. Now, on with the listings!

What's new and/or interesting in Philly theaters this weekend.

Not many new shows this week, but plenty to see nonetheless!

Another exciting week in Philadelphia theatre! We’re ready – are you?

Lots of plays opening over the next ten days or so, folks. How many can you see before you go broke?