28 Jul 2014

That's the One That's Not a Planet Anymore, Right?: "Plutus," at Lincoln Park through August 3

By Thom White

Bob Hanske, Bryan Woods, and Neil Friberg in Every so often, Genesius Guild's end-of-summer comedy isn't the traditionally silly, over-the-top production that mostly forsakes a story-driven plot. Such is the case with this year's comedic romp Plutus. During Saturday's take on Aristophanes' original text, I found myself as interested in the outcomes of the characters as I did in director/adapter Don Wooten's mockery of local icons and current events. Sometimes more so.

03 Aug 2010

Jokers! Wild!: "Ecclesiazusae," at Lincoln Park through August 8

By Thom White

Michael Phillips, Lisa Pilgrim, and Claira Hart in Ecclesiazusae Genesius Guild's Ecclesiazusae is perhaps the most ridiculous thing I've ever seen on a local stage, and that's what I found so charming about it.

15 Oct 2008

Jacksonville: "The Summer People" and "The Lottery," at Scott Community College through October 18

By Mike Schulz

Patrick Joslyn and Caitlin Herrera in The Lottery The short stories of author Shirley Jackson frequently kick you in the gut. The current presentations of Jackson's The Summer People and The Lottery at Scott Community College frequently tickle your ribs.

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