Tag Archives: Shakespeare Theatre Company

‘Brief Encounter’: A Movie Brought to Vivid Life Onstage

Posted on April 2, 2014 by Steve

The love that dare not speak its name? Perhaps it’s the love between two people who can never consummate their passion, never live happily ever after. The love between Alec and Laura is such a love. They’ve met quite by … Continue reading →

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‘The Importance of Being Earnest’: Bright, but Shallow

Posted on January 27, 2014 by Steve

There’s nothing wrong with The Importance of Being Earnest, on view, and already extended, at the Shakespeare Theatre in Washington. It’s funny, gorgeous, and seems to capture Oscar Wilde’s satirical take on upper crust British mores just perfectly. So it … Continue reading →

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Miss Julie/Mies Julie – Strindberg’s Classic Brought to Vivid Life

Posted on November 13, 2013 by Steve

I’ll admit it. I didn’t get Strindberg. Introduced to the talky, stagey play The Pelican in college — I had a bit part — I thought he was one of those playwrights that made sense long ago, but was no … Continue reading →

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‘Winter’s Tale’ — Shakespeare’s Problem Play Nearly Solved by Loving Hands

Posted on May 18, 2013 by Steve

It’s a tragedy, and a comedy. It’s magical, like Midsummer Night’s Dream; pastoral, with hints of As You Like It; everything, save the death of a stray son, works out in the end. The first half risks sending you screaming … Continue reading →

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