Chimerica Reviewed by Jessica Neu It is often said that great writing begins with a question. As our world becomes increasingly globalized, digitized, but also volatile, questions related to public memory, heroism, censorship, and the importance of historical interpretations move… Read More ›
Alison Weisgall
Preview: Quantum Theatre’s ‘Chimerica’ imagines the fate of the Tiananmen Square Tank Man
By Sharon Eberson Karla Boos knew she wanted Chimerica as a Quantum Theatre production since she saw its London debut in 2013. When Boos landed the rights five years later, her first call was to Susan Tsu. In that pre-pandemic… Read More ›
Quantum’s Chimerica finds its performance space at East Liberty’s The Maverick Hotel.
An award-winning and resonant political thriller Quantum Theatre announced Lucy Kirkwood‘s Olivier Award-winning play Chimerica will be presented at the newly opened Maverick Hotel, former East Liberty YMCA, from November 27 to December 19. Directed by Quantum Theatre’s Founding Artistic Director Karla Boos and featuring… Read More ›
Directorial Excellence and All-Star Cast Lead the Charge in “A Few Good Men”
By Eva Phillips There’s a ferocious coding that comes with being a marine. It transcends the coding that comes with any military regimentation. A marine will be the first to tell you that. Semper Fi is the tipping point—Marines immerse… Read More ›
Laughter and Light Abound in Prime Stage’s “Twelfth Night”
Cast off winter’s darkness and wallow in the light of spring with Prime Stage Theater’s Twelfth Night, a frothy, witty, and thoroughly entertaining confection through May 12. Kudos to Prime Stage for a Twelfth Night that truly sings. Stage… Read More ›
“Proof”
By Tyler Prah When presented with an unconventional space, innovation is dire to tailor a show to the environment. Fortunately, Pittsburgh Classic Players handles this task with ease, converting a barren community center room into a homely depiction of a… Read More ›