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iPhoto caption: Jane Spidell in 'Twelve Dinners.' Photo by Dahlia Katz.
REVIEW: Family tensions run high in TIFT’s intimate Twelve Dinners
In the now-closed Twelve Dinners, an autobiographical play written and directed by Steve Ross, audiences received intimate access to an unvarnished version of a younger Ross through 12 evening meals with his parents.
iPhoto caption: Jane Spidell as Bettye, Kevin Bundy as Jim, and Noah Beemer as Steve in 'Twelve Dinners.' Photo by Dahlia Katz.
With TIFT’s Twelve Dinners, actor Steve Ross makes the leap to playwright-director
"I love sitting with the actors before rehearsals and discussing, especially when they ask questions,” says Ross. “I love the blocking and staging. I love directing my own work, but find it challenging."
iPhoto caption: Photo by Dahlia Katz
REVIEW: Charlie and the Chocolate Factory at the Grand Theatre exudes whimsy and warmth
Quibbles on music and class aside, this production is beautifully conceived, and a very enjoyable night out with friends and family this holiday season.
REVIEW: Life Without at Here for Now Theatre
In broad strokes, Life Without tells the story of three family members as they confront their experiences with loss, and question their own responsibilities, successes, and failures.