Review: BLACKBIRD at Dirt Dogs Theatre Co.
by Brett Cullum - February 24, 2025
This is a wonderfully produced version of an unflinching script, which may be the hardest part of BLACKBIRD. It feels so real that the fear factor of an abuser and a victim seething at each other or, worse, being tender to them feels too real sometimes....
Review: TOPDOG/UNDERDOG at 4th Wall Theatre Co.
by Armando Urdiales - February 19, 2025
4th Wall Theatre's production of Suzan-Lori Parks' Topdog/Underdog is a powerful, riveting exploration of family, survival, and identity that solidifies the company's reputation for bringing bold, intimate theater to life. Directed with precision and insight by Aaron Brown, this Pulitzer Prize-winni...
Review: THE WANDERERS at Mildred's Umbrella
by Brett Cullum - February 14, 2025
Jennifer Decker is a pro at deconstructing relationships, and it is no surprise that she handles this material very well. Also, she has a very talented cast at her beck and call, so THE WANDERERS here in Houston works exquisitely for the most part....
Review: SEVEN ASSASSINS WALK INTO A BAR at Main Street Theater
by Brett Cullum - February 10, 2025
SEVEN ASSASSINS WALK INTO A BAR aims for the pop culture jugular and hits it quite well. Audiences are going to have a blast watching this collection of “badasses” compare notes on a misspent life. Dain Geist has an ear for dialogue and a knack for characters....
Review: THE HEART SELLERS at Stages Houston
by Jonathan Netek - February 09, 2025
This endearing production that captures the poignant journey of two recent immigrants who meet as strangers and forge a moving friendship is all heart....