Theatre reviews by Makayla Hoppe
"There's no place like home," Dorothy says as she takes her long-awaited trip back to Kansas. In "Somewhere Over the Border" by Brian Quijada, Reina also searches for home, but one she has only ever heard of. Directed by Carlos Mendoza, the musical currently playing at Cygnet Theatre tells a story of immigration and determination... Continue Reading →
Like fingerprints, no two people share the same kind of grief. Whether it be a significant other, friend, or relative, the way we process loss is unique to each of us. In "Rabbit Hole" by David Lindsay-Abaire, the main characters need to deal with the grief of losing their 4-year-old son. The Pulitzer Prize-winning play... Continue Reading →
SDMT put on a great show, featuring a stellar cast, a fun set and jovial choreography. However, the 1961 musical is terribly dated and doesn't retain the golden-age-of-musicals charm that so many other shows seem to have.
To See or Not To See 