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A Wrinkle in Time

A Wrinkle in Time, produced by Artisan Center Theater, is a story of individuality and non-conformity. Based on the classic book by Madeleine L’Engle and read by generations of children, the story opens with Meg Murry, an awkward teenager, being

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The Civil War

The Civil War as produced by the Artisan is by far one of the better musicals I have seen lately. ****SPOILER ALERT**** – the North wins. In a nutshell, the basic premise of the Civil War is that the Confederate

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Fool for Love

Fool for Love, produced by L.I.P. Service, was a riveting drama from start to finish. The drama was intense and the acting was phenomenal. The play centers around two battling lovers in the Mojave Desert. May is at a motel there, trying to start a new life when Eddie comes to convince her to move with him to the farm they always dreamed of.

The set design was outstanding and Jason Leyva did a wonderful job. The Mojave motel room

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The Hiding Place

The Hiding Place, as produced by the Artisan Center Theater, is a deeply moving and emotionally impactful play. It follows the lives of the Ten Boom family as they struggle with the Nazi invasion of Holland and the atrocities committed

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Footloose

Footloose, as produced by Artisan Center Theater, is the story of one family and one town’s journey to overcome loss and grief. The story centers on a recently divorced Ethel and her spirited teenage son, Ren, as they move to

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THE 7: An Original Creation by Sundown Collaborative Theatre

Unlike other plays where the audience sits back and watches a story unfold, The 7 by Sundown Collaborative Theatre is an emotionally, visceral experience that demands intellectual attendance. The 7 is an original creation by Sundown Collaborative Theatre based on

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Egypt & Libya

I usually don’t get mainstream or political but correct me if I’m wrong.  I think we could just scale back the scope of things and view everything from a small town neighborhood perspective.  So, on 9/11 Muslims “protesting” attacked US

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You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown

Good Grief! The musical, You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown by ONSTAGE in Bedford was fantastic. Admittedly, at first I was fairly skeptical on whether a comic strip would make a good musical. In fact, I remarked to my wife

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Global Alien Apocalypse….

I hope it happens.  That’s right.  I put it out there.  I’m hoping for a Global Alien Apocalypse…not the kind that comes from Obama legalizing thousands of illegal immigrants (which is, according to some, what will happen).  No.  I’m talking

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BLUE MAN GROUP

Incrediblue…..simply Incrediblue. I know it is not a word, but there is simply no other way to describe the incredible performance by the Blue Man Group. If you have ever been to a Blue Man Group concert then you understand

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