Monthly Archives: February 2018

Bang Bang

Posted on February 21, 2018 by cathyriggall

This play is proof that you can deal with important social issues, even issues that are hard to discuss without offending someone, and still write a funny play. After three days in a row of intense drama, this was a … Continue reading →

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Jerusalem

Posted on February 21, 2018 by cathyriggall

British playwright Jez Butterworth is not a familiar name to me, but knowing that Mark Rylance originated the role of Johnny “Rooster” Byron, I was keen to see this play. If you don’t have tickets, get some right away. Opening night … Continue reading →

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Hang

Posted on February 20, 2018 by cathyriggall

Debbie Tucker Green has written a play about the possible involvement of the victim with defining the punishment, in this case capital punishment. In a country with no capital punishment, this causes a stretch in the willing suspension of disbelief … Continue reading →

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The Humans

Posted on February 20, 2018 by cathyriggall

Thanksgiving in American homes seems always to be full of drama, and this one is no exception. Parents, grandma and sister visit the newly cohabiting couple in their scuzzy apartment in New York. Some of it is very funny, some … Continue reading →

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