Penguin Rep Theatre presents the world premiere of “Fall River,” a new play by Frederick Stroppel, directed by Joe Brancato, beginning Friday, October 13. Before O.J. Simpson, there was Lizzie Borden. Whether, as the children’s rhyme goes, she really took an axe and gave her mother 40 whacks, then turned and gave her father 41, we’ll never […]
BY GEORGE J. DACRE The classic story of the young Hollywood megastar who wants to be taken seriously (remember Marylyn Monroe) and takes acting lessons at an acting Studio in New York City is presented in this season’s opening production by Penguin Rep and its director Joe Brancato. It has a twist that makes it […]
Four Star Review!! BY GEORGE J. DACRE In “The Last Days of Mickey and Jean,” a play inspired by actual events, playwright Richard Dresser in collaboration with director Joe Brancato, have created a mystery thriller and comedy at the same time. It’s a production that excels in set design and presentation, with three performers, all of outstanding cailber and theatre background; Sarah McCafrey, Thomas G. Waites and Robert Ross. This story of the […]
Artistic director Joe Brancato and literary manager Angelo Parra announced that this year’s series of the popular Monday evening “Play With Your Food” series of new play readings begins this Monday, June 11 with a reading of “The Coach” by award-winning comic playwright Matt Hoverman. Subsequent readings in the series are scheduled Mondays, July 16, […]