Category Archives: Theater

Other Americans: Do Tell

Don’t ask, don’t tell: here’s a rubric that’s been stuck in our craw for quite awhile now, ever since our national teach-in on oral sex — the Clinton administration. So much of the past two decades has been spent with … Continue reading

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“Thrill Me” Kills at The Fishtank

I actually caught Thrill Me: The Leopold & Loeb Story at The Fringe Festival, but the circumstances were less than congenial: due to a house that was absolutely packed — all of Thrill Me‘s Fringe performances drew packed houses and … Continue reading

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The Fringe Comes of Age

The 2010 installment, last week, was my third KC Fringe Festival since moving to Kansas City. The first year, I was alone in the audience, or one of two or three, for most of the first four days. This year, … Continue reading

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Are You Fringe-ing?

You better be! This is the biggest week of the year for Kansas City theater, and for alternative theater (my passion) especially. Ironically, it means I’ve been posting less here, and skipping musical events I would otherwise not miss (though … Continue reading

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She & Her (& Him & He)

I’m behind! There’s SO much interesting performance work going on in Kansas City, I can hardly keep up! But here’s one you can actually catch — if you act fast! Two more performances: Friday and Saturday nights, June 11-12 at … Continue reading

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“Anne & Emmett”: They Came for Both of Us

A late curtain across town slowed me down, and almost made me miss a remarkable show last Sunday, May 16th, at Kansas City’s Gem Theater: Anne & Emmet. I’m SO glad I went ahead, even though I’ll need another chance … Continue reading

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