Tag: Cincinnati Shakespeare Company

REVIEW: “Gaslight” at Cincy Shakes Does Not Dim

Gaslight remains timeless for two very different reasons: in many ways, its message was very much ahead of its time and, unfortunately, psychological abuse still exists. Fortunately, Mr. Dietz’s script has enough light in this dark tale to pull us out of the shadows rather adeptly as we are...

REVIEW: CSC’s “The Importance of Being Earnest”

Highly recommended for anyone who has not ever seen a production of The Importance of Being Earnest or has not seen one in quite some time to be sure to attend. There are many things about Mr. Wilde’s writing that are timeless - and laughter is no small part...

Cincy Shakes Gives Us “Trouble In Mind” – But Not In Heart

While some things may unfortunately “still stay the same,” this CSC production is a whole lot of different. One would be hard-pressed to choose a better season closer for this illustrious company. Alice Childress was ahead of her time…but would she be disappointed in how we are still living...

Plenty to Like in “As You Like It” at CSC

It wouldn’t be a Shakespearean comedy without gendered disguises, and Rosalind becomes “Ganymede,” who is able to help Orlando woo his new crush, Rosalind herself. Hijinks ensue, and we end up with four weddings performed by the god, Hymen. Deus ex machina, indeed. ...