Jonathan Larson's rock opera "RENT" defined a generation of theater fans. After 30 years and countless productions, Diversionary Theatre took a leap and put a new spin on this Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning musical. Their legacy revival puts the audience in the middle of the action for some of the show by shifting the... Continue Reading →
‘Manifest P*ssy’ Tells of Metamorphosis Through Standup and Song
In her autobiographical glam rock musical, Shakina recounts a moment from her trip to Thailand, where she cared for formerly-abused elephants. Accompanied by some very charming puppetry designed by Iain Gunn, Bridget Rountree and Animal Cracker Conspiracy Puppet Co., she sings of hope and the persevering idea that "spirits don't break." That trip to Thailand... Continue Reading →
Diversionary’s ‘We Are Continuous’ Tears Down Walls on Life, Love and Family Dynamics
Diversionary Theatre cordially invites you to a dinner party. A mother, son and son-in-law will regale you with stories of childhood, adolescence, young adulthood and every moment in between. That's what "We Are Continuous" feels like--a seat at a familial dinner party. Written by Harrison David Rivers and directed by Kian Kline-Chilton, the play breaks... Continue Reading →
