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Written by Jill Walsh
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Tuesday, 10 September 2002 18:00 |
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Ryan Riewerts thought the best way to mark the one-year anniversary of the September 11 terrorist attacks would be to travel 226 years back in time. Not really, of course. But he wanted to recognize and celebrate the beginning of America’s freedom as a country, and to relate that experience to the uniting of Americans in response to the events of last September 11. He decided the closest thing to time travel would be to use the medium of theatre, two local drama groups, and a musical called 1776. A Riewerts-directed production of that play is scheduled for September 11 through 14 at Davenport’s North High School.
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Written by Jill Walsh
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Tuesday, 10 September 2002 18:00 |
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If there’s a show that will make people question their thoughts and ideas about racism, it’s Spinning Into Butter, continuing this weekend at Augustana College in a production by New Ground Theatre.
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Feature Stories
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Written by Jill Walsh
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Tuesday, 27 August 2002 18:00 |
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Even though the organization has only staged two plays in its first year, New Ground Theatre chooses to measure success by quality more than quantity. And New Ground has been rising after being started last year by a woman with an idea and funding from local organizations.
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Written by Jill Walsh
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Tuesday, 13 August 2002 18:00 |
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After seeing the Friday night performance of Richmond Hill Barn Theatre’s latest murder mystery, Fatal Attraction, one line stood out: “The American public will accept anything except being bored.” Audiences don’t have to worry, because there’s no room for boredom during Bernard Slade’s two-and-a-half-hour thriller. The action is almost non-stop, the characters are engaging, and the technical elements give the show a nice finishing touch.
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Written by Jill Walsh
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Tuesday, 30 July 2002 18:00 |
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In this weather, I pity the actors in Genesius Guild’s production of Macbeth. In addition to the fact they’re on stage wearing three layers of clothing and toting swords, shows are performed at Rock Island’s Lincoln Park outdoor theatre, which draws little breeze, lots of bugs, and, of course, heat. Though these aren’t ideal conditions for actors, or for audience members, people willing to brave the heat for three hours and put on the bug spray will be more than pleased to see an incredibly well-done yet traditional version of one of Shakespeare’s great tragedies.
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