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Comment on Review: Doubt (AstonRep Theatre) by Catherine Bush

Catherine Bush — Thu, 17 May 2012 17:44:31 +0000

As a Julie Schroll fan as well as a huge fan of John Patrick Shanley’s “Doubt,” I was eager to read this review. Although well-written, I MUST take issue with the critic’s statement that Donald Muller’s skin color didn’t make much of a difference to the story line… what?! The year was 1964, the place was the Bronx! Donald Muller was the only African-American student in a school full of tough Irish and Italian kids. Of course it makes a difference. But more than that, the opportunities for black youth at the time – private school vs. public school, college acceptance, etc – were drastically different and, in this particular play, account partly for Mrs. Muller’s motivation in letting things stand – “it’s only ’til June.” What I admire about Shanley’s work – and this play in particularly – is his craftsmanship. Every “i” is dotted, every “t” is crossed. Time, place, each character’s past history and skin color are essential to this plot. Nothing is random. And that’s the way it should be A great lesson in playwriting.

Comment on Review: Elephant’s Graveyard (Red Tape Theatre) by lindsey pearlman

lindsey pearlman — Thu, 17 May 2012 14:02:30 +0000

ms. walsh,

i was pleased to see that, although you are not an “animal person”, you find animal circuses disturbing. they’re a horrible display of cruelty and sadness, aren’t they?

however, i was very unhappy to see you lightheartedly joke about wanting a mink coat. i would imagine that, if you knew the reality of fur acquisition, you would be horrified and find nothing funny about it, and you certainly would no longer desire the coat. i strongly encourage you to educate yourself on the fur industry. while unpleasant, the information is important for you to have. below is a link to a video.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c9CTC5qUC1g

thank you.

~lindsey pearlman

Comment on Review: Elephant’s Graveyard (Red Tape Theatre) by "Elephant's Graveyard" (Red Tape Theatre): Whimsical Memorial to Unexpected Truths | The Fourth Walsh

Thu, 17 May 2012 11:38:03 +0000

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Comment on The Addams Family: Lawry’s Spooky-themed dinner special by tete

tete — Wed, 16 May 2012 21:01:19 +0000

awwww they are soo awsome

Comment on Review: Hostage Song (Signal Ensemble Theatre) by AaronChgo

AaronChgo — Wed, 16 May 2012 19:05:31 +0000

“Bugging her eyes out?” You must have seen a different show. Maybe she opens her eyes wider at some times than at others. But that’s what eyes are for.

Comment on Review: The Cripple of Inishmaan (Redtwist Theatre) by "The Cripple of Inishmaan" (Redtwist Theatre): Masterful Storytelling by OUR Locals | The Fourth Walsh

Wed, 16 May 2012 14:23:04 +0000

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Comment on Review: Jamaica, Farewell (Chopin Theatre) by "Jamaica, Farewell" (Meadowbrook Entertainment): Jamaica to Miami -the hard way! | The Fourth Walsh

Mon, 14 May 2012 12:28:02 +0000

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Comment on Review: Her Naked Skin (Shattered Globe Theatre) by J.H. Palmer

J.H. Palmer — Mon, 14 May 2012 01:24:53 +0000

Thanks C.Z.! Glad to hear you enjoyed the play as much as I did.

J.H.

Comment on Review: Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (Marriott Theatre) by Jan Mraz

Jan Mraz — Mon, 14 May 2012 00:08:10 +0000

We are subscribers to the Marriott, but this is the first time we’ve brought our grandsons, 6 and almost 4, to the Children’s Theater. Wow! “Joseph” was fantastic, thanks to a wonderful cast! We came on May 12th, and we were thrilled with every moment! Well done!!!

Comment on Review: Her Naked Skin (Shattered Globe Theatre) by Cyzaeus

Cyzaeus — Sun, 13 May 2012 01:27:20 +0000

J.H. Palmer,
Thankfully you are a Chicago critic who gets it! This is exactly my take on the play when I saw it! Saw a couple of other reviews and wondered what show they saw!

Well done!
~ C.Z.