This review by Robert Loerzel originally appeared in Pioneer Press on May 31, 2007. Iago is one of literature’s greatest villains, and a new production of “Othello” shows this infamous schemer as a fascinating and charismatic agent. John Judd’s performance as Iago at Writers’ Theatre is so remarkable that, at times, one thinks this play should be… Continue reading Play review: ‘Othello’ at Writers’ Theatre
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Play review: ‘Bus Stop’
This review by Robert Loerzel originally appeared in Pioneer Press on February 2, 2006. Pay close attention to the faces if you see “Bus Stop” at Writers’ Theatre — and not just the faces of the actors speaking at any particular moment. Look at the actors sitting at the other tables or standing behind the… Continue reading Play review: ‘Bus Stop’
Play review: ‘Arms and the Man’
This review by Robert Loerzel originally appeared in Pioneer Press on June 2, 2005. Like most Americans, I am totally ignorant of whatever traits the people of Bulgaria possess. So it’s hard to say whether George Bernard Shaw was being fair to Bulgarians when he set his 1894 satire of love and war, “Arms and the… Continue reading Play review: ‘Arms and the Man’