This photo of Cocoa Village Playhouse’s ‘Twelve Angry Men’ was taken by Jonathan Goforth. By PAM HARBAUGH It may be 60 years old, but the thematic under pinnings of “Twelve Angry Men” are as relevant today as they were in the 1950s. They come out loud and clear in Cocoa Village...
TALK BACK: Following 2 p.m. Saturday performance of ‘TWELVE ANGRY MEN’ at Cocoa Village Playhouse
From ‘Twelve Angry Men’ at Cocoa Village Playhouse. Photo by Jonathan Goforth. By PAM HARBAUGH Join me Saturday for an “Audience Talk Back” following the matinee performance of “Twelve Angry Men” at Cocoa Village Playhouse. Reginald Rose’s drama centers on 12 fictional men deciding the fate of a young man on...
Upcoming: ‘The Color Purple: The Musical’ at the Henegar Center
Featured cast members for the Henegar Center’s production of ‘The Color Purple: The Musical.’ Photo by Dana Niemeier. By PAM HARBAUGH It’s been a weepy joyous 10 week period at the Henegar Center. The catalyst? Thrilling rehearsals and high expectations for “The Color Purple: The Musical.” Director Hank Rion says neither...
Review: Mad Cow Theatre’s ‘James Joyce’s The Dead’
From Mad Cow Theatre’s “James Joyces’ The Dead” — Blake Aburn as Michael, Nicholas Wuehrmann as Gabriel Conroy, Karel Wright as Aunt Kate Morkan, Patti McGuire as Aunt Julia Morkan, musicians Jacquelyn Cunningham, Lindsey Gradwohl, and Philip King with Rachel Jones as Rita in background. Detail of photo by Tom Hurst...
Review: Henegar’s ‘A Wonderful Life: The Musical’
David Baum leads the cast in the Henegar’s ‘A Wonderful Life: The Musical” Photo by Dana Niemeier. By PAM HARBAUGH Consider the family Christmas tree. You’ve got some very special ornaments that dazzle exquisitely alongside perfectly placed twinkling lights. Then there are the popcorn strings, and the little handprints your precious...
Orlando Shakespeare opens ‘A Christmas Carol’
By PAM HARBAUGH Orlando Shakespeare Theatre opens its own theatrical version of “A Christmas Carol” this evening, OST’s artistic director, the very talented Jim Helsinger, has written the adaptation from the Charles Dickens story. Director Michael Carlton has worked with a cast of nine actors to bring to life this wonderful...
Review: ‘A Christmas Story: The Musical’ at Titusville Playhouse
By PAM HARBAUGH Yesterday’s innocence rings out loud and tickles the funny bone in Titusville Playhouse’s endearing and entertaining production of “A Christmas Story: The Musical.” Based on the 1983 movie, “A Christmas Story” (itself based on Jean Shepherd’s semi-autobiographical novel In God We Trust, All Others Pay Cash), this musical...
Review: Cocoa Village Playhouse ‘Shrek: The Musical’
James Spiva, Felander Stevenson and Ashley Willsey in “Shrek: The Musical” at Cocoa Village Playhouse. Photo by Jonathan Goforth. By PAM HARBAUGH Fun, tenderness, courage and redemption are tickling the ribs of all ages in Cocoa Village Playhouse’s most excellent production of “Shrek: The Musical.” And, yes, this is for everyone,...
Review: Titusville Playhouse ‘Doubt: A Parable’
By PAM HARBAUGH Titusville Playhouse’s 2nd Stage becomes the intimate spot for looming questions in its eloquent production of “Doubt: A Parable.” Indeed, as set in this small space and brought to life by a stellar cast, there is no escaping the disquieting confrontation in John Patrick Shanley’s drama. Set in...
Review: Mad Cow’s ‘I and You’
Photo: Mike Mitchell, Jr. and Karleigh Chase in Mad Cow Theatre’s ‘I and You’ By PAM HARBAUGH The written word, the meaning of life and teenage angst blend into mystical harmony in Mad Cow Theatre’s compelling production of Lauren Gunderson’s award winning drama, “I and You.” The story revolves around Anthony,...