By Daniel Skora The Purple Rose is presenting “God of Carnage”, a show that’s become both a theatrical treasure and an audience favorite. The play, written by Yasmina Reza and translated from the French by Christopher Hampton, tells the story of two sets of parents who meet to resolve a playground altercation involving their sons. … More Composure Succumbs to “Carnage” at Purple Rose
By Daniel Skora For a play that’s billed as the longest running show in America, “Shear Madness” remains relatively unknown in these parts. Perhaps it’s because no one wants to admit that a play that has no social conscience, no political agenda, no axe to grind or angst to worry over can actually be something … More Audience Solves Murder Mystery at Meadow Brook
By Daniel Skora In 2016, Lauren Gunderson was the most produced living playwright in America…and with good reason. Her plays are witty, intellectually stimulating, and contain strong female characters. As far as theatres are concerned, they’ve a practical side too. A good many of her plays are written for a cast of two to four … More Political Beliefs Ripe for a “Taming” at Williamston
By Daniel Skora It’s not often you find a man who can have his cake and eat it too. Bernard is an affluent architect living in Paris. He’s got a fabulous apartment and contact with an insider at the International Airport. The apartment has provided him with a comfortable and stylish lifestyle. The insider has … More Friendly Skies Even Friendlier Over Northville
By Daniel Skora The winds of revolt blew over France for a decade (1789–1799), bringing with them social and political upheaval and justice administered by the blade of a guillotine. During that time, the monarchy fell. The clergy lost much of their influence. And liberté, fraternité, and égalité became the cry of the land. Theatre … More Revolution Inspires Women at Theatre Nova
By Daniel Skora Tipping Point Theatre is closing out its 10th Anniversary season with “Young Americans”. No, not those Young Americans who want to improve their musical and performance skills by way of what’s become a worldwide program for youth and young adults wishing to hone their talents on their way to something bigger and … More “Moon” Wanes at Tipping Point
By Daniel Skora Elwood P. Dowd has a friend named Harvey. The two are inseparable, and, gentleman that he is, Elwood politely introduces him to everyone he meets. The problem is that Harvey is invisible, if he exists at all, and no one but Elwood has ever been able to see him. It’s all a … More Pooka Has Sketchy Presence at Purple Rose
By Daniel Skora Elvis has left the building, and this time maybe for good. The crowds at Cleo’s have been staying away in droves and Eddie, the bar’s owner, is left with no choice but to fire the Elvis impersonator who has been providing the entertainment. He has sent for his cousin who has an … More Gender Bender Gives and Gets Big Laughs at Theatre Nova
By Daniel Skora Perhaps no sport provides as much time and opportunity for conversation among its participants as does golf. A round of 18 holes can easily take more than four hours to complete, and what with waiting for the foursome ahead of you to clear and time spent walking the course or riding in … More Golf and Secrets Keep “Ladies Foursome” Busy at Tipping Point
By Daniel Skora Whenever I reminisce about the most memorable shows I’ve seen over the years, one from way back when Planet Ant was still young and finding its place in the theatrical universe comes readily to mind. It was a production of “Who’s Afraid of Virginia Wolf”, a play that when done right and … More “Annamals” Come to Life at Planet Ant
