- Becki-Iverson
- August 8, 2016
This stunning performance perfectly depicts the heart of our race problems in America I’ve often heard people question why art matters. When we have small budgets for necessities such as paving roads or education or clean water, why should we make room to fund the arts as well? It’s always
- Becki-Iverson
- July 27, 2016
The Gatsby Moment Have you ever looked up in awe of where you are? That was my experience last night at the Ivey Awards Preview show at Martin Patrick 3. Filled with good looking people, great tasting food, delicious drinks and an absolutely transcendent shopping experience, it couldn’t have been
- Becki-Iverson
- July 25, 2016
“All you are ever told in this country about being [black] is that it is a terrible, terrible thing to be. Now, in order to survive this, you have to really dig down into yourself and re-create yourself, really, according to no image which yet exists in America. You have
- Becki-Iverson
- July 20, 2016
Straight From the Horse’s Mouth I got this press release in the web-mails today and got so excited I had to come straight out and share it with you. If this is the Guthrie’s new mission, I’m all for it – can we get more of the same? The Guthrie
- Becki-Iverson
- July 11, 2016
There is no better tonic for a city with a broken heart than this truly magical show. Photo courtesy of Hennepin Theatre Trust. As the entire world is now aware, Wednesday, July 6 was a terrible day for the Twin Cities, after the video of Philando Castile’s murder was released.**
- Becki-Iverson
- June 28, 2016
Theater is changing…..and all for the better. Photo courtesy of Park Square Theatre. As evinced by this year’s Tony Awards, the face of theater is changing – and I couldn’t be happier. We are being treated to so much great and progressive art, be it in the form of Broadway
- Becki-Iverson
- June 20, 2016
Curiouser and curiouser, as Alice once said. Photo courtesy of Mu Performing Arts. This is my first year covering Mu Performing Arts, and if it’s any indication of every other year, I’m in for a treat regardless of which shows I see. The special thing about Mu’s pieces is that
- Becki-Iverson
- June 13, 2016
Poetry in Motion It’s always a joy to see something truly original, especially as a critic. Chances often are you’ve seen a show multiple times, or a new piece is imbued with familiar tropes/portrayals/settings, and it can get boring to see the same thing over again. Such is joyfully not
- Becki-Iverson
- June 7, 2016
And they’re going to be magical. We have had an incredible year for theater on Broadway and off, and this year’s Tony Awards is destined to highlight an amazing cross section of innovative, integrated and straight out fabulous performances. For those who are die-hard fans or may not have access
- Becki-Iverson
- April 13, 2016
“Those we serve,” said Haj, “we serve extremely well, but we are not serving enough people. There are entire populations that are left out.” Photo linked from the City Pages; credit to Mark Vancleave. Or at least the Dowling Studio is about to get cheaper, as announced by City Pages