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Rosey’s Play Reviews Archive
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“42nd Street” – Big Broadway Feel at Camelot Theatre Company
Posted on December 2, 2012 | No CommentsIf reviewing this production were an exercise in free-association, the first word to come to mind would be “lavish.” And that’s pretty interesting, since “lavish” is a word that you’d... -
“Winter Wonderettes” – The Best Thing About Christmas at Oregon Cabaret Theatre
Posted on November 19, 2012 | No CommentsMy gosh. Wasn’t Halloween like yesterday? And Thanksgiving is still a few days away. Does Christmas really have to come this early? With Costco breaking out the holiday displays long... -
“The Best Man” – Great performances are What’s Most Relevant at Camelot Theatre Company
Posted on October 7, 2012 | No CommentsSure, this play is about electing a president. So it’s timely and it’s relevant, since we’re in the thick of a presidential campaign, with all eyes and ears glued to... -
“Spotlight on Linda Ronstadt” – Don’t Miss Laurelia Derocher’s Performance at Camelot Theatre Company!
Posted on September 18, 2012 | No CommentsI can’t imagine more perfect casting: Laurelia Durocher playing Linda Ronstadt. Over the years, I’ve been advised to see the Camelot’s short-run “Spotlights” as concerts rather than as theatre pieces,... -
“All the Way” – The Season’s Best at Oregon Shakespeare Festival
Posted on August 2, 2012 | No Comments“The making of laws is like the making of sausages; it is not a pretty sight.” – Otto von Bismarck (maybe) Truth be told, I’ve never witnessed sausage being made.... -
“Party People” – Pure Power at Oregon Shakespeare Festival
Posted on July 18, 2012 | No CommentsIt’s true, isn’t it? Attend just about any reunion of your “old gang” or graduating class and you might find yourself stepping lightly through an emotional minefield. So you can... -
“Henry V” – Macho-Muscular Performance Makes this a Must-See at Oregon Shakespeare Festival
Posted on July 2, 2012 | No CommentsWhen first we meet him on stage, seated, still and solidly ensconced on the throne of power, young Henry does not appear particularly comfortable. He appears, in fact, to fidget.... -
“As You Like It” – Magical Moments at Oregon Shakespeare Festival
Posted on June 25, 2012 | No CommentsNote to Reader: If a reviewer leads off by offering effusive praise for the portrayal of the smallest of non-speaking roles—in this case, an actress playing a sheep—you can take... -
“1776” – Rollicking Revolutionary Tale at Camelot Theatre Company
Posted on June 24, 2012 | No CommentsBefore you read this review, I’d like you to imagine a musical comedy about some recent historical event, say the tumultuous debate over the Obama health care bill in Congress.... -
“The Very Merry Wives of Windsor, Iowa” – World Premiere Churns with Good Humor at Oregon Shakespeare Festival
Posted on June 17, 2012 | No CommentsWatching Shakespeare, I’ve always found myself envying Elizabethan audiences for having been in on all the Bard’s jokes and rapid-fire social and political references that I and most playgoers seem...
