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I WITNESS: The problem with populism

In its most beneficial form, populism is a grassroots phenomenon, creating political movements that are of, by, and for the people. But populism has a dark side, as well.

THEATRE REVIEW: Edward Albee’s ‘The Goat, or Who is Sylvia?’ a rich, intense evening of theater

Director Eric Hill uses broad strokes to show us the subtlety in Albee's play; he also uses the small things—his actor's reactions, for example—to give us big changes in the inner workings of all four characters.

THEATRE REVIEW: ‘The Almost True and Truly Remarkable Adventures of Israel Potter,’ Melville’s tale dramatized

With my own theatrical background, it was both a lively and invigorating experience to once again watch a show in this format: Storytelling with acting.

THEATRE REVIEW: ‘The Tempest,’ a magical production at Shakespeare & Company

The end result ... is a wonderful two hours and 20 minutes of vintage Shakespeare that is engaging and admirable for its unity and its entertainment.

All of the Bard in all of two hours

This is an outrageous howl-out-loud edition of "The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged)."
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