“Your Wish” is a Commanding Success for Madcap
Her humor and physicality with and without the puppets is extremely impressive
Her humor and physicality with and without the puppets is extremely impressive
Director Bob Brunner elevates this production through numerous additional bits that leave the audience howling Music Director Michael Kennedy harnesses a cast of powerhouse voices
Hunter Trammell s Ben whose face is a shattered mask of anguish and vacancy is both endearing and frightening 8211 everything anyone says about a
a well oiled brilliant comic machinery on stage with all its components working together beautifully to create a laugh riot for over two hours
At a basic level this is the love story of three very different couples On a deeper level the play explores issues of queerness gender
Directed by the dynamic duo of Lindsey Augusta Mercer and Music Director Erin McCamley they move the story along with joy killer voices strong dancers
The week long saga of the Catholic O Shea s is narrated by eldest daughter Linda the always remarkable Cecily Dowd The 4th wall isn
Starring and written by Cincinnati based playwright A J Baldwin The Twunny Fo is bright and vibrant Packed with snappy banter and welcome wisdom Baldwin
Beautiful has a lot of heart at its core, it showcases themes of perseverance, agency, and the importance of standing in your truth.
Sidney Higgins leads the cast with a pitch perfect portrayal of King by showcasing a surprising vocal vulnerability that draws audiences in and keeps them wanting more. This is no small feat given the role requires almost constant signing for two and a half hours.
It is quite amazing to watch the actors work the puppets’ mouth and sometimes also their eyes while having them say their lines. It is mesmerizing to see the wildly different types of puppets.