Author Archives: Cyle Durkee
About Cyle Durkee
Cyle Durkee is a professional actor/singer/dancer who directs, choreographs, and now...writes a column!! He was born in DC and after having lived in 20 different cities has returned home to follow his dreams. Cyle has worked with theaters like Studio, Solas Nua, Faction of Fools, Landless, Molotov and several others in his attempt to create a life for himself centered around DC's incredibly vibrant theater world. He would like to thank you for reading his column and not punching him afterwards. The Gallerist at Rorschach Theatre
Rorschach Theatre continues to maintain a standard of excellence among its artists with their wonderful production of The Gasllerist. With this production Rorschach will surely see it rise as one of the top tier theaters in DC. Catherine Tripp molds a wonderful cast with mastery and wit. Continue reading
A Commedia Romeo and Juliet at Faction of Fools
Faction of Fools has reminded us time and again that people of the past were not all staid and stolid prudes. They were boisterous and obnoxious, just like us. They had fun. And theater was the popular media of the day. So it was fun to see. They bring this insight to a stunning retelling of the Bard’s lyrical romance. Continue reading
Cyle Durkee: Figuring Out ‘Arts and Theatre’ With Joshua Morgan and Brian Sutow
We live in a glorious city. Now, sometimes living near a totally polluted regional landmark (I mean the Capitol building, not the Potomac [wouldn’t it be great if you could pay a nickel at the grocery store and have politicians … Continue reading
The Mandrake at Faction of Fools
Faction of Fools creates great comedy and great art. I have been watching this theater company develop for two years now and they continue to break both boundaries and new ground. The new ground broken was at Galludet University where … Continue reading
Reggie Watts Live in Concert at Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company
Reggie Watts has confounded many critics by incorporating any number of entertainment styles into his act. He’s not strictly a comic because he sings with a fluidity and range that would be hard to match in any situation. He’s not … Continue reading
A Talk With Washington Shakespeare Company’s Christopher Henley
Fringe is done. Sad face. Each year I have a bit of post-partum depression after the Festival ends. Where else can you mingle with actors from all over the city and country who want to make something artistically worthwhile? For … Continue reading
Fringe Review: Out of the Shadow
Most student theater deals with lighthearted themes and ham-fisted direction. So I was quite happily surprised when I saw this production dealing with subject matter that affects millions of kids each year in a very detrimental fashion. The subject of … Continue reading
Fringing a While With Cyle-Part Three
CLASSICAL OR FRINGE? One of the things I find myself asking about so many shows this year is: Is this a Fringe show? I then realized that I needed to ask the question: What is a Fringe show? That’s not … Continue reading
Fringe Review: Crave
Sarah Kane plays seem to be one part group therapy, one part flow of consciousness, one part poem, and a sprinkling of character relationships that shift and flow with the speed of mating dragonflies. In Avalanche’s production of Crave we … Continue reading
Fringe Review: Illuminate: A Martial Arts Experience
The idea of this show is great: Create a show that illustrates the movement of martial arts instead of the impact. The execution of the show: Brilliant. Let me explain why this piece is so breathtaking. In martial arts films … Continue reading
Fringe Review: Table 8
The idea of a multimedia performance involving live theater, film, and small venue concert performance is an intriguing one. Each scene in Table 8 starts in a small restaurant where we get the small glimpse into the seemingly small lives … Continue reading
Fringe Review: Who Killed Captain Kirk?
If you are a fan of Star Trek conventions you will enjoy this piece of the fringe. Now set a dinner mystery theater in that convention and you have our show. The action takes place in three acts. Act one … Continue reading
Fringing a While with Cyle-Part 2
What Makes DC Fringe Attractive to artists from around the country? Talking with members of A Piece of Pi and thoughts on Who’s Your Baghdaddy? Scene 1: Sitting under the stairs at Iron Horse Saloon having a post-rehearsal cocktail. Dark, … Continue reading
Fringing a While With Cyle – Part One
Let us begin in the living room of my home. Four of the five roommates are slowly molding their spines to the various couches available. Two of them (Graham and Steve) on the sable futon - which looks quite comfortable … Continue reading
