Praxis Stage is yet again twisting theater on its head with a new production of “Coriolanus” by William Shakespeare, running at Little House in Dorchester Oct. 17 through Nov. 3. Featuring a diverse cast and a futuristic setting, the show takes a classic Roman-era tragedy and makes it poignant and unsettling for a contemporary audience….Read More
Art
Slaying the Stage
If it’s been a while since your last European history lesson, head to the American Repertory Theater for a refresher on Henry VIII and his six wives. But these queens might look (and sound) a little different than you remember. “SIX” smashed onto the Cambridge stage last week in a powerful reclamation of history, or…Read More
POW! WOW! Art Festival
Aug. 16–23, POW! WOW! Worcester held its fourth annual public art festival, resulting in new artworks on display around in the city by 18 different artists. In previous years, the festival focused on downtown, schools and public spaces. This year, in partnership with the Worcester Housing Authority, the festival centered on the Great Brook Valley…Read More
Reporter Roundup
Here are a few articles from my other outlets that I’m particularly proud of this month. BrooklineHub This new Taqueria on Commonwealth Ave is a haven for the local Latinx population. Bay State Banner I saw the most spectacular pop rock performance about Henry VIII’s six wives and how they didn’t need him anyway….Read More
Festival Betances
Festival Betances, a celebration of Latinx culture in Boston, is one of my favorite events of the year. Here’s a bit of my coverage from the weekend. Last weekend, the annual Festival Betances in the South End’s Villa Victoria continued a tradition of more than 50 years celebrating Boston’s Latino culture. The two-day festival brings…Read More
Reporter Roundup
I can’t believe it’s almost August. Where does the time go?! As always I’ve been busy reporting on arts and entertainment here in New England. These are some of my favorite recent pieces. BrooklineHub 2019 is the 50-year anniversary of the JFK Birthplace Museum in Brookline. I always forget that the former president used to…Read More