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Theatre Review (Singapore): ‘Building a Character’ by Wild Rice and Ruth Tang
Racism still rears its ugly head in the career of a noted Indian stage actor, even in an open-minded community like that of the arts in Singapore.
Read More »Theater Review (NYC): ‘My Life on a Diet’ Starring Renée Taylor
Taylor's one-woman show recounts her life in NYC, Miami, and Hollywood and paints a hilarious portrait of the celebrity frenzy of dieting and weight loss.
Read More »Theater Review (NYC Off-Broadway): ‘The Originalist’ by John Strand
This sturdy, compelling production rivets our attention, explicating both the character and the philosophy of that most polarizing of jurists, the late U.S. Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia.
Read More »Theatre Review (Singapore): ‘Framed, by Adolf’ by Chong Tze Chien and The Finger Players
Well acted and with wit, humour, and insight, Chien's play about a painting purportedly by Hitler provided an interesting exploration of one of humankind's darkest periods.
Read More »Theatre Review (Singapore): ‘Legally Blonde’
This production was very funny, with energetic dance numbers and stunning vocals. The plot is timeless and engaging, and the good-looking set, colourful costumes, and tight choreography all played a part in making it an entertaining show.
Read More »Interview: Serene Chen of The Finger Players’ and Chong Tze Chien’s ‘Framed, by Adolf’
My younger daughter once exclaimed, "Yay! At last you are not a mother or a teacher!"
Read More »Theater Review (NYC): ‘Anxiety Stew,’ New Musical About Food Anxieties by David Kelly
Solid performances don't rescue this sequence of disconnected musical numbers sung by characters suffering from fanciful ailments.
Read More »Theater Review (NYC): ‘Secret Life of Humans’ by David Byrne
A researcher reveals the wartime secrets of famed naturalist Jacob Bronowski in this intriguing production.
Read More »Theater Review (NYC Off-Broadway): ‘She Calls Me Firefly’ by Teresa Lotz
Often one's unconscious explodes into the present, bearing past traumas in the hope of reconciliation and healing. Lotz attempts to realize this in her strong, heartfelt drama. Her attempt is noteworthy, and the exceptional talents of a powerful ensemble with precise, empathetic direction more than bring the production to life.
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