In her five monologues about post-9/11 anti-Muslim sentiment, Malik comes across as one of those actors whose performances seem powered as much by moral spirit as by craft.
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Interview: Flux Theatre Ensemble’s August Schulenburg on Open Source Theatre
Recently Flux began publishing its budget with its Open Book program. Then the company again broke ground by debuting a pay-what-you-can policy it calls Living Ticket.
Read More »Theater Review (NYC Off-Off-Broadway): ‘Salvage’ by August Schulenburg
Skillful writing, perfect casting, topical timeliness, and fine creative teamwork make 'Salvage' one the very best efforts in Flux Theatre Ensemble’s nine-year history of fine productions.
Read More »Theater Review (NYC): ‘The Feast’ by Cory Finley at The Flea Theater
A couple's surface sheen hides serious interpersonal, perhaps psychological problems - and Matt's bathroom is a gateway to much more than innocuous pipes and sewers. Or is it?
Read More »Theater Review (NYC Off-Off-Broadway): ‘The Nomad,’ a New Musical by Elizabeth Swados and Erin Courtney
Swados's newest musical expands out of its narrative thinness with sheer artistic energy, solid performances, and, not least, commitment to its highly stylized presentation.
Read More »Theater Review (NYC): ‘Hair’ at the Secret Theatre
Despite the show's inherent flaws, I had a great time at the energetic new Secret Theatre production of the classic flower-power musical.
Read More »Theater Review (NYC Off-Off-Broadway): ‘No One Loves Us Here’ by Ross Howard
An almost flawless cast brings to life this dark domestic comedy, one big step removed from reality.
Read More »Theater Review (NYC): Flux Theatre’s ‘Once Upon a Bride There Was a Forest’ by Kristen Palmer
A modern-day adult fairy tale that's perfect for a dark and stormy night.
Read More »Theater Review (NYC): ‘The Essential Straight & Narrow’ by The Mad Ones
The innovative troupe's new production pulses with the warm life, twisted and difficult just like real life, that it's so rewarding to see on stage.
Read More »Theater Review (NYC): ‘Take Me Back’ by Emily Schwend
Bill is living at home with his diabetic mom. He feels frustrated as employment plans reach a dead end. But where else can he go and what else can he do? His mom needs him and he needs her. However, both are not inclined to admit it.
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