17 Jul 2023

Egos Trip: “A Penny for Your Thoughts,” at the Richmond Hill Barn Theatre through July 23

By Madeline Dudziak

It was a familiar sort of tale at the Richmond Hill Barn Theatre on Thursday’s opening night. Girl dates boy. Boy is set to propose but girl overhears and misunderstands the situation. Hijinks ensue. And, though things inevitably turn out okay, there’s still a plot twist or two to be had. But instead of just seeing the action, we also get to hear the action that’s running through our main character’s head thanks to her five Egos.

17 Jul 2023

Latitude Adjustment: “Escape to Margaritaville,” at the Circa '21 Dinner Playhouse through September 9

By Pamela Briggs

Are you in need of refreshment? The Circa '21 Dinner Playhouse offers us an Escape to Margaritaville – just the sunny, tropical-fruit-garnished tonic for those of us who'd love a Caribbean getaway, but can't get away.

11 Jul 2023

Hankie Panky: Genesius Guild's “Othello,” at Lincoln Park through July 16

By Roger Pavey Jr.

Othello is one of the great Shakespearean tragedies – but Genesius Guild’s take on Shakespeare's material was much more than tragic.

10 Jul 2023

Wingfields and a Prayer: The Mockingbird on Main’s “The Glass Menagerie,” at Black Hawk College through July 15

By Madeline Dudziak

If fellow Reader reviewer Alex Richardson can publicly declare his distaste for Rodgers and Hammerstein, I feel safe sharing my own opinion that Tennessee Williams and The Glass Menagerie are overrated.

10 Jul 2023

[title of review]: “[title of show]," at the Black Box Theatre through July 15

By Pamela Briggs

Directors Noah Hill and Rebecca Casad, and music directors Ryan J. Hurdle and Katie Griswold, make this smooth production – which boasts ample vulgar language – more delightful and engaging than my already-high hopes anticipated.

05 Jul 2023

Mountain Climbing: “The Sound of Music,” at the Timber Lake Playhouse through July 9

By Roger Pavey Jr.

This Rodgers and Hammerstein classic is another one of those shows that I appreciate, but am not necessarily a huge fan of. However, after attending the Saturday matinėe of the Timber Lake Playhouse’s production, the musical grew on me. It was a touching, endearing, and eventually somber theatre experience.

03 Jul 2023

Let's Hear It for That Boy: Countryside Community Theatre’s “Footloose,” at North Scott High School through July 9

By Madeline Dudziak

If you’re finding yourself sick of the heat and air-quality alerts of 2023, then boy oh boy does Countryside Community Theatre have a cool '80s throwback treat for you: their current production of Footloose.

26 Jun 2023

Filicide Effects: Genesius Guild's “Iphigenia in Aulis,” at Lincoln Park through July 2

By Pamela Briggs

Director Dee Canfield and assistant director Mischa Hooker are accomplished actors, and know this stage, the material, and this mythos very well. They've assembled a fine production – one absorbing and enjoyable for everyone, whether you're a Greek geek or not.

20 Jun 2023

Bubbly Brooks: “Young Frankenstein,” at the Clinton Area Showboat Theatre through June 25

By Roger Pavey Jr.

As the second professional production of the Clinton Area Showboat Theatre’s summer season, Young Frankenstein delivered a show of monstrously impressive proportions.

19 Jun 2023

The Spy Who Left Me: “The 39 Steps,” at the Timber Lake Playhouse through June 25

By Alexander Richardson

My exposure to Alfred Hitchcock's work has been fairly minimal, and aside from seeing a few clips, my total time spent with his films is close to zero. But several years ago, I did attend a stage version of Hitchcock's movie The 39 Steps, a play adapted by Patrick Barlow from John Bucan’s novel. And this past Friday, I caught in another in director James Beaudry's Timber Lake Playhouse’s production, which was largely a fun romp in the woods.

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