Honest Living: A Rent Review

Center Stage Theatre’s production of RENT, directed by Liz Muller, captures the timelessness of the original production, reminding us of all the things that truly matter in a world that seems set on actively contributing to the tear in the fabric of humanity. The story, set in New York City’s East Village in the late 80s to early 90s, tackles themes that still resonate today. Themes of love, life, hopelessness, and collective loneliness permeate the production, while characters with vibrant dreams and relatable gripes battle mental and emotional turbulence, as well as addiction and illness.

Theater ReviewKimolee ErynJuly 15, 2024Theater review, Center Stage Theatre, RENT, musicalComment

Helloooo: A Mrs. Doubtfire Review

The things we love change and the way we love them inevitably changes too— whether it’s our family structures or the lead of a production we hold dear, there’s room to let in the new.

Theater ReviewKimolee ErynOctober 6, 2023Theater, The Bushnell, Mrs.Doubtfire, musicalComment

Broken Promises. Empty Dreams. The 12 Review

The story of Jesus is a tale-as-old-as-time and it’s easy to lose the message of the cross and to relegate it to religion and or historical politics. The 12, ultimately refocuses that crucifixion story in a way that reminds us all what the purpose of the sacrifice was from the start —us.

Theater ReviewKimolee ErynOctober 6, 2023The 12, Goodspeed, Theater, Theater review, musicalComment

A Few Good Men - A Bandstand Review

Bandstand shouts the boys are back in town. The progression of camaraderie through sadness and terror, the timely funny moments popping up again and again makes us feel like we are part of the show. This feel-good story is our hope for all of our soldiers that come back home, that there’s friendship, joy, and love to be found in their second act— despite what we know to be true.

Theater ReviewKimolee ErynJuly 27, 2023Playhouse on Park, Theater review, Theater, musical, BandstandComment