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Making a Life in the Theater

Atlantic Theater Company founding member Mary McCann shares how hard work and determination have supported her life in the theater.

Tracee Chimo Makes Her Mark in 'Bad Jews'

Tracee Chimo talks about working in downtown theater, the pressure to move to Los Angeles, and believing in yourself no matter what.

'Figaro' Is a Saucy and Sassy Beaumarchais Adaptation

The Pearl Theatre Company opens its new home with a fun, frolicsome, and freely adapted edition of Beaumarchais’ “The Marriage of Figaro” that holds its own against the famed opera.

'The Long Way Home' Is Heartfelt and Dynamic

“The Long Way Home,” John DiFusco’s personal reminiscence of the creation of the Vietnam memory play “Tracers,” from Rogue Machine, proves that art can provide a perfect way to heal.

In 'Bad Evidence,' Good Performances Battle Shallow Material

“Bad Evidence,” Terry Quinn’s flawed play about dysfunctional, enigmatic relationships at Elephant Space Theatre, is partially redeemed by fine performances and direction.

Highly Enjoyable 'March Madness' Is Consistently Entertaining

Mike Vogel’s new “comedy with heart,” “March Madness,” is getting a top-notch production from Abingdon Theatre Company that features a first-rate cast led by Tom Mardirosian.

Shaw's Lesser-Staged Gem 'The Doctor's Dilemma' Sparkles

A gaggle of well-meaning quacks surrounds a most interesting love triangle in George Bernard Shaw’s “The Doctor’s Dilemma,” and A Noise Within’s revival is a thing of beauty.

Fragmentary 'Alone' Contemplates Strindbergh

Writer-director Edward Elefterion’s “Alone,” from Rabbit Hole Ensemble and inspired by the life and work of August Strindberg, explores the sources and process of creativity.

'The Fisherman's Wife' Is Loopy but Shallow

Steve Yockey’s wacky “The Fisherman’s Wife,” from Ensemble Studio Theatre/LA, mixes marital dysfunction and magical-sea-creature perversion but isn’t exactly sophisticated.

'Fuddy Meers' Just Isn't Funny

Long Beach Playhouse has a disaster on its hands with David Lindsay-Abaire’s first play, “Fuddy Meers,” a Christopher Durang–like comedy that stubbornly refuses to come to life.