REVIEW: Xavier University’s Clever “Summer Slay-cation!”
Summer Slay-cation! is a must for anyone who enjoys 1950s B-movies and/or wants to support cutting-edge theater.
March 30, 2025
Summer Slay-cation! is a must for anyone who enjoys 1950s B-movies and/or wants to support cutting-edge theater.
HRT’s production of CAMELOT reminds audiences that theater can be simple, enjoyable, and highly entertaining when done right.
HIGHER is a singular experience that is loud, fast-paced, and charismatic.
“Mr. Parker” tells us the story of a middle-aged widower who is suddenly left to figure out how to live–and how to love–all over again
Audiences will be delighted over Don and Cosmo’s playful dancing, feel a spark as Don and Kathy’s romance unfolds, and laugh out loud at Lina’s
This play explores the concept of loss and legacy–a worthy of consideration for anyone–but this focuses on a gay man after the lost of his
“This is a very funny and faithful version of one of the best movie musicals ever made”
The Performances
All of the students do an excellent job at portraying their roles. The cast of Trifles really sells the circumstances and the coldness
Ms. Brott’s grasp of Prospera’s character arc and her incredible delivery of the dialogue is nothing short of perfection. In fact, her subtleties are so wonderful that she both stands out as a talent, but knows how to blend in to the ensemble.
Overall
Cincinnati Shakespeare Company’s The Tempest is 100% worth the ticket price–and an ideal introduction to the magic of Shakespeare.
It is not hard to see that Ms. Vogel’s heart is clearly poured into every single word which started on a humble set of pages before being spoken by a rock solid cast and felt by a willing audience.
