This refreshing and thoroughly enticing drama is part magical realism, part fable and part fantasy. It plays out like a blend of science fiction and contemporary minimalistic realism. The real and surreal blend into a chilling tale.

We meet the Pazinski family–a second generation Polish-American family living above the family neighborhood tavern in Buffalo New York, circa 1959 (terrific set design by Ian Zywica). The Pazinski family have four teenage children–each questioning their family values in their own mischievous ways

The Old Settle is told in rich, poetic language with loads of sincerity as the poignant bonds of sisterhood are tested. Can the sisters forgive and garner the strength to endure? See this wonderful play to experience the dignity and power of love. What a “find” – The Old Settler is beautiful.

Jon Steinhagen is a multi-talented playwright, actor and musician whose new play–The Analytical Engine now playing at Circle Theatre-is a throw-back comedy of manners set in 1850 with a modern sensibility.

The ensemble work here is first-class and the real life husband and wife team of John Mossman and Kathy Scambiatterra anchor the work with their steadfast and truthful performances as the Antrobus parents.

Return to Haifa is splendid drama that humanizes the shared events during a crises and how one reacts to traumatic events. The two mothers exchange stories about what happened to them and their infants. We witness how events can determine the fate of families.

The story takes place thirty years in the future with America on the brink of another civil war as over population, unemployment and water shortages lower living standards across the USA. A seven party system and persuasive multi-media create a leaderless country in rapid gridlock.