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Posts by Mara Fass:
Station’s Party Asks Audience to Lighten Up For a Bit
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Mara finds that one's enjoyment of the Station Theatre's latest production may depend on one's ability to get into an appropriate “Party” mood.
Anything Goes sets sail at Parkland
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The music of Cole Porter accompanies passengers on a light-hearted ocean voyage in Parkland Theater’s current production of Anything Goes.
The Moth promises an evening of “Intrepid” storytelling
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Mara previews famed storytelling organization The Moth's visit to The Virginia Theater on Saturday night.
The Black Composer Speaks at Krannert
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A variety of works by black composers will be performed at Krannert this week, including the world premiere of Chicago-based composer Tomeka Reid's piece “Present Awareness.”
Sympathy for the…sock puppet?
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Hand to God brings a demonic sock puppet to the cozy confines of the Station Theatre this week.
CUTC’s Oliver!: reviewing the situation
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“After some consideration,” Mara can state that CUTC's Kathy Murphy Student Production of Oliver! is well worth checking out.
Station Theatre offers amusing and thought-provoking night of “Discord”
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The Gospel According to Thomas Jefferson, Charles Dickens, and Leo Tolstoy: Discord, the play currently being staged at the Station Theatre, turns out to be considerably more humorous than its title makes it sound.
“Another Op’nin’, Another Show”: Kiss Me, Kate Comes to Krannert
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Mara chats with director Sarah Wigley Johnson about Lyric Theatre's upcoming production of Kiss Me, Kate.
Illini Theater’s Grapes of Wrath a powerful portrayal of soured dreams
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It may not be the most cheerful road trip you've ever been on, but The Grapes of Wrath is worth the ride.