‘Poor Clare’ by The Echo Theater Company Left Impoverished, Even More
By Ernest Kearney — The story of Chiara Offreduccio, AKA Clare, is one of the most beloved “ripping yarns” of the Catholic Church.
‘Blues in the Night’ – If Music Be the Food of Love, A Feast Awaits at Long Beach’s ICT
By Ernest Kearney - Since its Broadway opening in 1982 it’s doubtful a year has passed without there being at least two dozen (likely more) revivals of the Tony nominated musical, "Blues of the Night," all across the nation.
Mark Wilding’s ‘Our Man in Santiago’ — Cloak and Dagger With Chuckles Aplenty
By Ernest Kearney - "In Our Man in Santiago," Playwright Mark Wilding forgoes those subtle, silken threads from which history spins its webs, which is entirely acceptable since he’s penning a farcical romp and not a historical recounting.
LIES, ANGER AND FORGIVENESS… Celebrates the Salvation of a Human Heart
By Ernest Kearney — Saba takes us down the rabbit hole of the American dream in her HFF21 presentation of “Lies, Anger and Forgiveness,” and it is a thoroughly enjoyable trip.
Paige Fockler’s I’M FINE… Adventures in Her Brain
By Ernest Kearney — Paige Fockler sets up an interesting reality in her Hollywood Fringe one-woman show. She has barged into her therapist’s office without an appointment, hoping she’ll be able to squeeze-in between those in the waiting room with appointments.
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THE REICHSTAG IS BURNING… Hot but not Sizzling
By Ernest Kearney — At the 2017 Hollywood Fringe Festival, "The Girl Who Jumped Off the Hollywood Sign" —written and performed by Jenne Hartstone— earned a number of honors, including the Tvolution Award for Best Solo Show (female,) and left no doubts about
TOMB Buries Itself
By Ernest Kearney — “Tomb” borrows from Stephen King’s The Shining and George Lukas’ classic THX 1138. There’s nothing wrong with that, except they haven’t borrowed the interesting parts.
BLACK WOMAN IN DEEP WATER – The Hallowing of Sufferance
By Ernest Kearney — "Black Woman in Deep Water" written and performed by Makena Hammond, under Jane Fleiss Brogger’s, direction is a pearl whose value is reflected not in its size but in its perfection.
Joyce Lee’s THE DEAN’S OFFICE… Doesn’t go to the Head of the Class
By Ernest Kearney — Joyce Lee’s "The Dean’s Office" approaches a number of vital issues involving the propagation of systemic racism in the learning institutes of America.
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“DIRTY CHAI – a hip-hop bollywood musical”… The Foot I Use For Toe-Tapping Fell Asleep
By Ernest Kearney — Ruchi Kishore, creator and star of "Dirty Chai – a hip-hop bollywood musical" which recently played during the Hollywood Fringe Festival, has staged a rather flat, staggeringly uninspired girl meets girl romance that is strictly by the numbers.