Sometimes theatre, as in all art forms, is not meant to simply entertain. While not always comfortable, it can open our eyes to events and experiences that we hope we will never have to conf... Read more
The Southern Maryland theatre community is enamored with lighthearted comedies this spring and the Port Tobacco Players (PTP) is currently offering “The Importance of Being Earnest” by Oscar... Read more
The magic of live theatre is in its ability to create an impenetrable illusion of a story that allows the audience to suspend disbelief for a couple of hours. What could possibly best that... Read more
In our culture, anything wedding-related seems to have this capacity to give its consumers an ethereal sense of escapism with comforting familiarity. This can be seen in the seemingly endles... Read more
“Little Shop of Horrors” has quite the seasoned production history. The original 1982 Off-Off-Broadway production was based on a dark, comedic film by the same name from 1960 (that, of all r... Read more
Greetings, prospective witches and wizards! Which house will you be sorted into upon your admittance to a certain school of magic? Surely, you won’t end up being a silly puff! However, there... Read more
The power that a director is able to wield while crafting a production is fascinating. Without changing any dialogue, they are able to alter the core nature of a character or crux of a narra... Read more
Perhaps the greatest grievance of the Christmas season is its, at times, redundancy. While I typically enjoy a live production or movie that feels familiar as much as anyone, it can be so re... Read more
One of the most beautiful qualities of live theatre is its capacity to elicit specific feelings of comforting memories and nostalgia. Whether it’s a piece of childrens’ theatre evoking fond... Read more
Christmas has arrived early in the Southern Maryland theatre community. After a complicated year, we all can allow ourselves an extra early bit of holiday cheer. Holidays possess a unique... Read more
