Author: Tom Williams

When it comes to taking a mediocre or tired shows and giving it new life–director/choreographer Stacey Flaster is the one to call on. She has worked her wonders on the 1975 often misunderstood and often over-hyped African-American version of The Wizard of Oz – Brown & Smalls’ The Wiz. This tuneful show is usually too shrill, too loud and too intense to be cherished. But, with Stacey Flaster’s wizardry it plays with loads of heart; terrific dancing; and with an honesty that gets us to empathize with Dorothy and her three pals.

With Stations Lost, as the second part of Fitzpatrick’s trilogy (follows last year’s This Train), Fitzpatrick has written a most compelling and thoroughly engaging performance art piece. Adapted and Directed by Ann Filmer, Stations Lost uses the blend of personal storytelling, video art of Fitzpatrick’s unusual covers and illustration art and bluesy/folk songs (sung by Lynne Jordan to John Rice’s guitar) to express Tony’s impressions about his world.

…actor/playwright Joshua Rollins’ first full length play, A Girl With Sun In Her Eyes, is a masterpiece! It is one of the finest world premieres I’ve seen since Keith Huff’s A Steady Rain. Rollins’ work is flawless and so real it was scary. This action-packed mystery will keep you on the edge of your seat throughout its 85 minutes.