SATE’s Original Work ‘Confetti Kids’ Is Hard-Hitting Act of Conscience

SATE’s Original Work ‘Confetti Kids’ Is Hard-Hitting Act of Conscience

By Lynn Venhaus Calls to action come in familiar places – neighborhoods, schools, and city halls, which we know produce results because of the recent... Details
Stray Dog Theatre’s Potent Thriller ‘Extremities’ Still Unnerving Today

Stray Dog Theatre’s Potent Thriller ‘Extremities’ Still Unnerving Today

By Lynn Venhaus  “Extremities” starts with a jump scare - a violent home invasion, and the situation is every bit as horrific as it would... Details
Take Ten with Bryce A Miller

Take Ten with Bryce A Miller

By Lynn Venhaus Some actors pull you in by their genuine presence and emotional depth, that they understand the assignment to create a believable character... Details
Bravura Performances Illuminate NJT’s Alarming, Volatile ‘JOB’

Bravura Performances Illuminate NJT’s Alarming, Volatile ‘JOB’

By Lynn Venhaus Taut and tense, “JOB” is an unsettling psychological thriller that will spark a broad spectrum of conversations. While the play’s hot-button issues... Details
Muny Delivers a Wondrous and Jubilant ‘Meet Me in St. Louis’

Muny Delivers a Wondrous and Jubilant ‘Meet Me in St. Louis’

By Lynn Venhaus Wow, just wow! The latest heart-warming production of “Meet Me in St. Louis,” which is self-referential – us sitting in Forest Park... Details
St. Louis Shakespeare Festival’s ‘The Two Gentlemen of Verona’ Charms With Six Spunky, Spry Players

St. Louis Shakespeare Festival’s ‘The Two Gentlemen of Verona’ Charms With Six Spunky, Spry Players

By Lynn Venhaus With boundless enthusiasm, a six-person ensemble enlivens “The Two Gentlemen of Verona,” an early Shakespeare comedy about boundaries in friendship and romance... Details
First Run Theatre’s ‘Tenn’ Spotlights Playwright’s Backstage Drama

First Run Theatre’s ‘Tenn’ Spotlights Playwright’s Backstage Drama

By Lynn Venhaus The rich legacy of Tennessee Williams has become a major point of pride in St. Louis, where he spent his formative years.... Details
SATE opens its Season of Motherhood with World Premiere of ‘Confetti Kids’  

SATE opens its Season of Motherhood with World Premiere of ‘Confetti Kids’  

Maya doesn’t have a ride to prom. Her friends have ditched her, and her mom, Dr. Rachel Graves, is too busy fighting for a community... Details
St. Louis Holocaust Museum Presents Staged Reading of ‘Camp Siegfried’ 

St. Louis Holocaust Museum Presents Staged Reading of ‘Camp Siegfried’ 

The St. Louis Kaplan Feldman Holocaust Museum invites the community to a special staged reading of Camp Siegfried, the acclaimed play by Pulitzer Prize and Tony... Details
Animated High Rollers and Holy Rollers Enliven Stages St. Louis’ Jaunty ‘Guys and Dolls’

Animated High Rollers and Holy Rollers Enliven Stages St. Louis’ Jaunty ‘Guys and Dolls’

By Lynn Venhaus With extra oomph in every song and dance number, Stages St. Louis delivers a festive confection in “Guys and Dolls.” The snazzily... Details