Front Row Reviews

Left Edge Theatre’s “The Sound Inside” Delivers a Haunting, Literary Thriller

Left Edge Theatre’s The Sound Inside, by Adam Rapp, is an excellent psychological two-hander that unfolds like a literary mystery.  Bella Lee Baird, portrayed with quiet intensity and authenticity by Ashley Kennedy, is a 53-year-old Creative Writing professor at Yale. She lives alone, keeps to herself, and her one novel—published over two decades ago—is nearly … Read more

“Maria Callas” AN EMOTIONAL TRIBUTE to “La Devina”

David Young (Manny Weinstock ), Amy K Sullivan (Maria Callas) Photo by Brandon Miyagi Captivating Diamond Head Theatre’s “Master Class,” written by multiple Tony Award winner Terrence McNally, artfully magnifies the final days of renowned opera singer Maria Callas. Stepping into Diamond Head Theatre’s 482-seat space is nothing short of breathtaking. Set designer Randy Tandel’s … Read more

“The Thanksgiving Play” Exposes Native American Misrepresentation

Anna Kosiarek (Alicia), Will Livingston (Jaxton), Cary Ann Rosko ( Logan), Tyler Iiams ( Caden) Altarena’s “The Thanksgiving Play” is a mind-stretching, satirical “Let’s learn that” tour through the false history of the indigenous people in America. Larissa FastHorse portrays white Americans as phonies, unable to find a true self, or understand Native American culture. … Read more