George and Martha are pulling no punches, and their unsuspecting guests are caught in the middle of the fight. Backyard Renaissance Theatre's production of "Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?", co-directed by Coleman Ray Clark and Francis Gercke, showcases a powerhouse of performances in the three-hour dramatic classic. After a university faculty party, Martha (Jessica John)... Continue Reading →

For Backyard Renaissance's production of "A Streetcar Named Desire," director Rob Lutfy and the entire talented cast have rethought this pillar of American theatre into a successful, original new take. The show manages to stay true to its roots while also imparting a modern and inventive view of these memorable characters and story. Simply put, the production is outstanding.

Horror is a tough genre to crack. It is wildly successful in novels, sometimes successful in film (the Academy doesn't tend to recognize horror all that often), and not very familiar to modern theatre-goers. However, when a story is captivating enough, it'll enthrall any audience, and this is particularly true for Stephen King's "Misery," which... Continue Reading →