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.

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