- Becki-Iverson
- May 8, 2017
Prime Productions fills a much-needed empty niche of stories by and about “women of a certain age.” Photo by Joseph Giannetti. When is the last time you saw an unironically scripted role for a woman over age 50? Something that didn’t involve being a grandmother, witch or some other societal
- Becki-Iverson
- April 24, 2017
For a heavy taste of poignant melancholy, check out the Guthrie’s mainstage adaptation of Toni Morrison’s The Bluest Eye Photo by Dan Norman. Have you ever seen something that made the pit of your stomach drop out of your body? Something that physically reached into your chest and pulled out
- Becki-Iverson
- April 21, 2017
“Truth, self control, asceticism, generosity, non-injury, constancy in virtue; these are the means of success, not caste or family.” Photo by Caroline Moreau. In our increasingly global world, it seems to me that certain themes become ever more timeless and universal. Among them are a desire for peace, love of family,
- Becki-Iverson
- April 18, 2017
Vietgone is Hamilton meets Kendrick Lamarr meets the Vietnam War, and it’s sublime. Photo by Rich Ryan. Sometimes, if you’re lucky, something will walk across your path that is so totally awesome, so fully realized, that all you can do is sit back in awe and appreciate it. Vietgone, currently
- Becki-Iverson
- April 16, 2017
As you may have noticed, I’ve taken an extended break from blogging. Between the COVID-19 crisis, the indefinite closure of #tctheater, the shutdown of travel and now the sacking of Minneapolis.
- Becki-Iverson
- April 11, 2017
You don’t have to be a history buff to enjoy this stunning new exhibit. Endless programs covering 40 years of theater. Sometimes you don’t appreciate what you have until it’s gone (or nearly so). That was my main thought last Sunday as I strolled through the marvelous new exhibit celebrating