If you haven’t heard of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory yet, you’re missing out on a childhood classic that has stood the test of time. Roald Dahl’s unforgettable story of Willy Wonka and his magical chocolate factory has captivated generations through its book,...
So, I finally got to see one of my favorite plays of all time (and the subject of a thesis I wrote in another lifetime), Dr. Faustus by Christopher Marlowe at Agecroft Hall, staged by the crown jewel of Richmond Summer Stock companies, Richmond Shakespeare. I say...
One of my favorite feelings when leaving a theater is to be so confused about whether or not I liked the thing or not that I obsess over it for the next two days. Well, that’s me right now. I think I’ve finally processed my thoughts. First, let’s set the scene and...
You have to smile at the continuity of human experience when a 350+ year old play can so describe our world and our unfruitful selfishness within it. The Misanthrope, a comedy of errors by Moliere, is updated here by contemporary playwright David Ives and renamed The...
I had the pleasure of sitting down with Bo Wilson, a prolific writer, voice actor, and playwright based in Richmond, Virginia. Bo has created over 30 plays, including The Charitable Sisterhood of the Second Trinity Victory Church, which was a hit at VA Rep's Hanover...