“A Raisin in the Sun” proves an apt opening for Shades Rep’s new location BY CANDY PITTARI On Thursday, November 30 I had the privilege of witnessing a group of outstanding actors perform Lorraine Hansbury’s classic “A Raisin in the Sun.” The powerful story has been performed live worldwide and filmed starring Sydney Poitier. I […]
Ms. Ebon’ee, who doubles as a production manager and actress in Shades Repertory Theatre shows in Haverstraw, is very busy, having been cast recently as “town’s person” in Damon Lindelof’s HBO series “The Leftovers,” as well as currently appearing in Samuel Harps’ web series “The Point,” and playing ‘Sam’ in Maria Elana-Ortiz’s “Ism’s In 10 […]
Friday night, August 2, Shades Repertory Theatre at 64 New Main St., Haverstraw and Director Tamra Davis pay homage to her friend in the definitive documentary “Basquiat.” “Basquiat” tells the story of the meteoric rise of youthful artist Jean-Michel Basquiat. Starting out as a street artist, living in Thompkins Square Park in a cardboard box, […]
BY GEORGE J. DACRE A charming presentation of New Gamelan Music and Shadow Puppets Saturday at Shades Repertory Theatre in Haverstraw enthralled an audience and this reviewer. The Sari Dienes Foundation and Gamelon Sons of Lion brought the work of art to the theatre in the central Presbyterian Church on Main Street in Haverstraw, funded […]
BY GEORGE J. DACRE All of the action in the play “Dive Bar,” takes place in the late 80s at a bar in the Hell’s Kitchen area of New York City. The main character, Jerry, owns the bar, which he calls ”Jerry’s Place.” He and a friend opened it after they returned from service in […]