Stage Write

Earlier this month I had the pleasure of attending a regional conference in Cincinnati for the American Theatre Critics Association . It was a chance to explore the theatre scene in a new city and get to know a few of my fellow critics from around the country.  During the three-day event attendees were able to see four plays at different locations, tour two new (or newly renovated) theatres, attend two panel discussions (one on Shakespeare and another on ethics), and enjoy learning more about the city itself. The plays included B e Here Now, a modern day world premier the  Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park .  I was also able to see Othello at the  Cincinnati Shakespeare Company and Red Velvet at the  Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati . The two productions were a coordinated effort. One featured the original Shakespeare drama, Othello, and the other is a play about the first African American actor to ever tackle the role in 1833. Seeing them in conjunction gave an ...