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Posts in category "Strawdog Theatre"

"Petrified Forest" (Strawdog Theatre): Rooted in a lot of Scary Woulds

"Petrified Forest" (Strawdog Theatre): Rooted in a lot of Scary Woulds
#44.  Anyone who has ever waited tables knows the pain of a boring shift.  The clock slowly ticks it down.  You fantasize that the next customer is going to: leave a whopping tip,   sweep you off your feet, blow the place up or all of the above.  You just want something to change everything... Read more »
By Katy Walsh,
February 27, 2012 at 12:46 pm
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"Old Times" (Strawdog Theatre): Sublime Acting in Pinter's Intellectual Teaser

"Old Times" (Strawdog Theatre): Sublime Acting in Pinter's Intellectual Teaser
As I get older, I often ask for timeframe clarity on an incident.  Was it last summer, ten years ago or did I dream it?  Recently, a long-term chum was recanting a youthful escapade.  Somewhere in the middle of his narration, I interrupted.  I don’t know what bothered me more.  That I’ve told the story... Read more »
By Katy Walsh,
October 10, 2011 at 12:59 pm
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Review "The Conquest of the South Pole": Delusional Comedy about Survival

Audio Podcast at ITUNES  Chicago Theatre Reviews for Week of May 1st   Narrated by Joshua Volkers   Strawdog Theatre Company presents THE CONQUEST OF THE SOUTH POLE At 3829 N. Broadway Written by Manfred Karge Adapted by Calvin McLean, Caron Cradle, Ralf Remshardt Directed by Kimberly Senior Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays at 8pm Sundays at... Read more »
By Katy Walsh,
May 2, 2011 at 8:46 am
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Review "The Master and Margarita": Religion, magic, insanity - and actors!

         Strawdog Theatre presents    The Master and Margarita     Adapted by Edward Kemp Based on novel by Mikhail Bulgakov Directed by Louis Contey at Strawdog Theatre, 3829 N. Broadway (map) through April 2  |  tickets: $20  |  more info Reviewed by Katy Walsh As artistic differences threaten the theatrical production of... Read more »
By Katy Walsh,
March 2, 2011 at 8:54 am
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Review "State of the Union": Political Games Still in Play -64 Years later!

Strawdog Theatre Company presents STATE OF THE UNIONAt 3829 N. BroadwayWritten by Russel Crouse and Howard LindseyDirected by Geoff ButtonFridays and Saturdays at 8pm, Saturdays at 4pm, Sundays at 7pmThru November 13th Buy TicketsRunning Time:  Two hours and forty-five minutes includes 2 (ten minute) intermissions Reviewed by Katy Walsh Democrats verses Republicans, power of the... Read more »
By Katy Walsh,
October 11, 2010 at 7:11 pm
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"Broadway" before "I do" the "Wedding" "Bash" then "The Union" at "The Zoo"!

It’s a theatre marathon this weekend and I’m going the distance! 10.07.10  Bernhardt on Broadway presented by Maxim’s 10.08.10  I do! I do! by Light Opera Works 10.09.10  Blood Wedding at The Oracle Theatre 10.10.10 Bash by Brikenbrak Theatre at Viaduct Theatre 10.10.10  State of the Union at Strawdog Theatre 10.11.10  At Home at the Zoo... Read more »
By Katy Walsh,
October 7, 2010 at 1:29 pm
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Put on "Red Noses", Grab the next "Streetcar Named Desire" and don't forget the "Guide for the Perplexed"

There will be another Air & Water Show next year.  Go to the theatre this weekend to enjoy the last performances of a comedy, drama, and dramedy!   Guide for the Perplexed  at Victory Gardens Streetcar Named Desire at Writers Theatre Red Noses at Strawdog Theatre... Read more »
By Katy Walsh,
August 12, 2010 at 8:49 am
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Review "The Good Soul of Szechuan": Bold, Unique and Thoroughly Satisfying Dish!

Strawdog Theatre Company presents THE GOOD SOUL OF SZECHUANAt 3829 N. Broadway StreetWritten by Bertolt BrechtTranslated by David HarrowerDirected by Shade MurrayThru May 29th Buy TicketsRunning Time:  Two and a half hours includes a ten minute intermission Reviewed by Katy Walsh God gives a hooker money to buy a tobacco shop.  She turns cross-dresser to... Read more »
By Katy Walsh,
April 26, 2010 at 10:03 am
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Review "Uncle Vanya": Classic Witty Drama

Strawdog Theatre presents Uncle Vanya At 3829 N. Broadway Written by Anton Chekhov Translated by Curt Columbus Directed by Kimberly Senior Thru March 27th Buy Tickets Running Time: Two hours and twenty minutes includes a ten minute intermission   Vanya loves Yelena. Sonya loves Astrov. Yelena loves excitement. Astrov loves vodka. Strawdog Theatre presents Curt... Read more »
By Katy Walsh,
March 5, 2010 at 5:13 pm
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