Review: An Intergalactic Whale Tale
Quite possibly one of the most infamous opening lines in all of literature is “Call me Ishmael.” It starts the epic whale tale “Moby Dick” by Herman Melville. But let’s be honest with ourselves, you...
View ArticleReview: Hoarding Secrets
You’d be lying if you haven’t had a difficult time cleaning up the past and throwing away the things you don’t need. You say you’ll just keep a thing or two but then as time goes on, they just keep on...
View ArticleReview: A Not So Progressive Rom Com
After the turn of the century, America was experiencing the prime of what was called “The Progressive Era.” It was a time of social activism and political reform where names like J.P. Morgan, John...
View ArticleReview: The Inheritance Game
There is a lot that goes into preparing to say goodbye to a dearly departed. Between funeral arrangements and costs and writing the obituary, emotions can be at an all time high. But what if goodbye...
View ArticleReview: You've Got Spam
Hollywood is fond of action adventure movies where a tuxedo-clad hero battles evil villains and thugs while defeating their own personal demon, whatever it may be. The stakes are high and the situation...
View ArticleThe Girls in White: Songs from the Show at Feinstein's/54 Below!
FEINSTEIN’S/54 BELOW, Broadway’s Supper Club, presents The Girls in White: Songs from the Show on Friday, April 22, 2016. Set in post-depression era Texas, The Girls in White is inspired by a true...
View ArticleSpotlight On...Mindy Raf
Name: Mindy RafHometown: MichiganEducation: University of MichiganSelect Credits: MTV, VH1, Lifetime, Women in Comedy Festival (Boston), NY Funny Songs Fest, Bridgetown Comedy Festival (Portland),...
View ArticleThe Rulers: A Sneak Peek into Rule of 7x7: April Edition
April is here and so is another Rule of 7x7 at The Tank! Rule of 7x7: April Edition also marks the return of Brett Epstein as host! Rule of 7x7: April Editions runs April 29th at 7:00pm and 9:30pm!The...
View ArticleReview: A Bohemian Rhapsody
Protesting is nothing new. But in a world of technology, the presence of social media can change the entire game. The fights for rights are given a face and a voice. With every share, someone learns of...
View ArticleSpotlight On...Martina Anne Bonolis
Name: Martina Anne BonolisHometown: Syosset, New YorkEducation: Bachelor’s in Theater and Sociology from Middlebury College, Master’s in Clinical Psychology from Columbia University Teachers College,...
View ArticleIntroducing Our New Contributing Writer Kaila M. Stokes!
Theater in the Now is expanding! And through expansion means new voices! Please welcome our first new writer, Kaila M. Stokes!Kaila M. Stokes has been in the theater and dance world since she could...
View ArticleReview: Finding a Purpose
by Michael BlockEveryone's journey through grief is different. There's no formula in how you grieve and how long you spend at each step but rest assure, you'll make a stop at each. When it comes to...
View ArticleReview: Traveling Man
by Michael BlockNot everyone can say they've seen the world but Bill Bowers sure can! In Bowers'All Over the Map, presented by All For One Theater, a gay mime from Montana recounts his international...
View ArticleSpotlight On...Benjamin Eakeley
photo by Matthew MurphyName: Benjamin Eakeley Hometown: Short Hills, NJ Education: B.A., cum laude, from Yale, where I double majored in Music and American Studies. The American Studies department let...
View ArticleReview: Butterfly, It Will Affect You
by Kaila M. StokesWhen you hear the words “wordless piece of theater” in 2016 it can be a little off putting and make you hesitant to attend. I am here to tell you that you should run not walk to see...
View ArticleReview: Kafka's Freak Show
by Michael BlockIt's likely at some point in your schooling you were likely required to read Franz Kafka's "The Metamorphosis". For those of you who haven't, the single line summary is simple. Kafka's...
View ArticleReview: Take Me Home, Kentucky Road
Some people are naturally hometown homebodies. They’re people who live their entire lives in the place they grew up. Some people fight to escape the monotony of home to forge a new life someplace else....
View ArticleSpotlight On...Amy Jo Jackson
Name: Amy Jo JacksonHometown: Fort Worth, TX/Littleton, COEducation: The Boston ConservatorySelected Credits: Two prior solo concerts at Feinstein's/54 Below; among many other appearances at the venue,...
View ArticleReview: Bare Essentials
Be warned. Bodies will appear in their natural state. If you are uncomfortable with nudity on stage then stray away from Body: Anatomies of Being. For one hour and forty minutes, that’s all you’ll get....
View Article2016 Tony Awards Announced
And the 2016 Hamiltony goes to...yes, that's right. A Hamilton joke to kick off the article. To no surprise to anyone, Hamilton broke records this year collecting 16 nominations. While it's safe to...
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