I almost never walk into a theatre with a preconceived notion of how I will write a review. Then sometimes the format or need for a particular perspective sweeps over me as soon as I arrive. The first people I ran into at The Kalita Humphreys Theater when I attended Uptown Players’ opening night of … Continue reading
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Down Under Delight: Uptown Players’ “Boy From Oz”
Uptown Players sure has the knack for turning what could be a stinky sow’s ear into a chic, resplendent silk purse. The right venue, a region’s best production team and a genuinely talented ensemble of players make that magic happen. The company’s current production (through August 10) of a bio-musical homage to an Australian … Continue reading
Not Quite Heavenly: Uptown Players’ Closer to Heaven
If Dallas were to choose its Wonder Woman actress, it would have to be Morgana Shaw. The woman can out-sing and out-dance a crowd of 20 something performers pumping it hard beside her, any day. See her in a comedy or farce, and she tops the show. Marvel at her mastery of text, nuance and … Continue reading
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