Merchant of Venice a "First Rate Production"

Free lance writer Joan Tupponce reviews Henley Street Theatre's modernized version of Shakespeare's seldom performed tale.

Merchant of Venice Remains One Of Shakespeare's Best

An established company gets a new home and classic theatre gets a facelift. Theatre critic John Porter previews The Merchant of Venice.

Firehouse's "Cat on a Hot Tin Roof" Probes Disturbing Character Traits

Reviewer Tupponce says actors meet the challenge of Tennessee Williams' psychological drama.

"Lend Me A Tenor" Offers Good Time, Great Laughs

Looking for some laughs? Theatre critic John Porter checks out "Lend Me A Tenor."

Cat On A Hot Tin Roof a "Don't Miss" Performance

A year-long celebration of Tennessee Williams' birthday has begun. Theatre critic John Porter looks at Cat On a Hot Tin Roof.

"Lend Me a Tenor" Called Light Hearted Farce

Critic Joan Tupponce says you'll laugh out loud at Barksdale's latest offering.

"Light Summer Fun" at Barksdale

Reviewer Joan Tupponce finds much laughter in "Boeing, Boeing."

“Dirty Rotten Scoundrels” Reviewed by WCVE's All Things Considered Critic

Can a movie make a good piece of theater? John Porter answers in the affirmative.

"Dirty Rotten Scoundrels" a Delightful Romp, WCVE's Morning Edition Critic Says

Free-lance writer Joan Tupponce finds much to like in a review of Barksdale's current offering.

King Lear a Rare Night of Theatre

Three daughters, a fool, a storm, and an old man come together in one of the greatest plays of all time. Theatre critic John Porter looks at King Lear.