MTC’s of “RFK” Offers Another Take on Robert Kennedy
By Karen Isaacs Have you ever gotten an incorrect date or title in your head? That happened to me when
Author: Two on the Aisle
Ever since I saw my first live theater performance -- at the ripe old age of 4 -- I've been hooked,. Since then I've been an avid theater goer and for more than 30 years, a theater critics. I'm a founding member of the Connecticut Critics Circle and a member of the Outer Critics Circle. In addition to a career in journalism, marketing and public relations -- and as a University instructor in those fields -- I have also performed in musicals and cabaret.
Two Off-Broadway Gems – “Give Me Your Hand” and “American Moor” — If They Reappear, Make Sure You Catch Them
By Karen Isaacs The Irish Rep and the Red Bull Theatre recently streamed two gems. The shows, Give Me Your
Workplace Comedy or Political Nightmare? TheaterWorks’ “Russian Troll Farm” Could Be Either
By Karen Isaacs TheaterWorks is streaming live a production of Russian Troll Farm – A Workplace Comedy by Sarah Gancher.
Connecticut Theaters Taking Different Approaches to Their Seasons
Artistic Directors and Producers Talk About Theater Now and in the Future. By Karen Isaacs Theaters are anxious to resume,
What Will Theater Look Like in 2021?
By Karen Isaacs As the pandemic tightened its grip on Connecticut earlier this year, many of the rest of us
CRT’s “Men in Boats” – A Valiant Effort Sunk by Technology
By Karen Isaacs Men on Boats was in rehearsal and about to open as a Studio Production at UConn’s Connecticut
“Belfast Blues” – A Deeply Moving Personal Story
By Karen Isaacs The Irish Rep made available through streaming the terrific one-woman show Belfast Blues, written and performed by
Whether Film or Theater “Kennedy: Bobby’s Last Crusade” at Playhouse on Park Brings Back History
By Karen Isaacs While watching Kennedy: Bobby’s Last Crusade from the comfort of my couch, I wondered “is this theater
MTC Brings “Fully Committed” to a Live Audience
By Karen Isaacs Six months after I had last sat in a theater as a member of an audience, I
David Rosenberg: Memories of a fine critic and a better friend
By Karen Isaacs The Connecticut (and New York) theater scene is poorer with the passing of David Rosenberg. His accomplishments
