Connecticut Theaters

The Late Nite Catechism 2 Review

Posted on July 31, 2011 by Christopher Arnott

Sister Strikes Again! Late Nite Catechism 2 By Maripat Donovan. Through Aug, 21 at Long Wharf Theatre Stage II, 222 Sargent Dr., New Haven. (203) 787-4282. Nun but the brave. It was a slow, sultry Wednesday—a lowkey night both at theaters and churches. But at Sister Strikes Again! Late Nite Catechism 2, The Late Nite … Continue reading »

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How Rose Mark’d Queen Rose: The Shaping of a Shakespeare Experiment

Posted on July 23, 2011 by Christopher Arnott

Devin Brain’s Rose Mark’d Queen, a kick-ass kitbashing of half a dozen of Willaim Shakespeare’s history plays, deserves a follow-up report. One of the most impressive aspects of the production—which Brain adapted and directed, while also serving as artistic director of the Yale Summer Cabaret’s whole three-show all-Shakespeare season—is how adroitly its pieces fit together. … Continue reading »

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My Lips Are Sealed

Posted on July 17, 2011 by Christopher Arnott

Lips Together Teeth Apart opened last night at Westport Country Playhouse. The 1991 Terrence McNally vacationing-couples tragicomedy continues its Fire Island fireworks through July 30. I’ll be reviewing the production for the Fairfield County Weekly; that review will be out Wednesday. Rather than risk repeating myself here, you can tide yourself over for a few … Continue reading »

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And a Nun, and a Two…

Posted on July 13, 2011 by Christopher Arnott

A RARE PHOTO OF NONIE NEWTON BREEN NOT BEING A NUN. LATE NITE CATECHISM 2 PLAYS AT WHARF STAGE II JULY 13-AUGUST 21. Nonie Newton Breen has carved out a sweet little career dolling up in a habit and berating theatergoers as the nameless “Sister,” the indomitable conductor of Late Nite Catechism classes. She’s Sistered … Continue reading »

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The Rose Mark’d Queen Review

Posted on July 11, 2011 by Christopher Arnott

Rose Mark’d Queen Adapted from William Shakespeare’s Henry V, Henry VI Part 1, Henry VI Part 2, Henry VI Part 3 and Richard III and directed by Devin Brain. Presented through Aug. 13 by the Yale Summer Cabaret Shakespeare Festival, in repertory with The Tempest and As You Like It. Artistic Director: Devin Brain. Producer: … Continue reading »

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The As You Like It Review

Posted on July 9, 2011 by Christopher Arnott

As You Like It Part of the Yale Summer Cabaret Shakespeare Festival, playing in repertory with The Tempest and Rose Mark’d Queen through August 13. Directed by Louis Proske. Scenic designer: Kristen Robinson. Costume designer: Kristin Fiebig. Lighting designer: Alan C. Edwards. Sound designer/composer: Nathan A. Roberts. Dramaturg/Associate Artistic Director: Elliot B. Quick. Artistic Director: … Continue reading »

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The Big Shakespeare Set Switcheroo

Posted on July 4, 2011 by Christopher Arnott

TIM BROWN IN THE YALE SUMMER CABARET SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL PRODUCTION OF THE TEMPEST. PHOTO BY ETHAN HEARD. This is where it starts getting interesting. The Yale Summer Cabaret production of The Tempest kicked off what, with the subsequent openings of As You Like It and YSC artistic director Devin Brain’s original aggregation of several “Henry” … Continue reading »

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The Tempest Review

Posted on July 1, 2011 by Christopher Arnott

The Tempest By William Shakespeare. Directed by Jack Tamburri. Scenic designer: Kristen Robinson. Costume designer: Mark Nagle. Lighting designer: Alan C. Edwards. Sound Designer/Composer: Nathan A. Roberts. Performed by Brenda Meaney, Adina Verson, Tim Brown, A.Z. Kelsey, Paul Lieber. Through August 12 at the Yale Summer Cabaret. Performed in repertory with As You Like (which … Continue reading »

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The Soldier Songs Review

Posted on June 26, 2011 by Christopher Arnott

PROMO VIDEO FOR DAVID T. LITTLE’S SOLDIER SONGS The songs, I like. The soldier part I’m still wrestling with. Since both shows have classical elements and war themes, it’s hard not to compare David T. Little’s Soldier Songs (which I saw in its final Arts & Ideas performance, 5 p.m. June 25) with Bill T. … Continue reading »

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The Serenade/The Proposition Review

Posted on June 25, 2011 by Christopher Arnott

PROMO VIDEO PRODUCED BY THE BILL T. JONES/ARNIE ZANE DANCE COMPANY Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson this ain’t. Bill T. Jones’ 2008 choreographic musing on the Civil War puts an emphasis on civility. Confrontation is not the choreographic goal here. Dancers slide past and around each other. They fuse and release. Communities are formed, then torn … Continue reading »

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