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by Deitra Oliver Being part of South Jersey Theater Critics has allowed me to experience many wonderful productions and support the theater community with reviews I hope are encouraging and helpful. Community theater is a labor of love, with cast and crew members giving their time, energy, and talents, often for nothing more than their love of the craft. I love seeing the passion and dedication brought to each stage as people live out their dreams. This past July, I was fort

by Shannon Red In the 1867 play Peer Gynt, the troll king asks Peer Gynt “What is the difference between trolls and men?” While at first Peer Gent notes that there is no difference because both humans and trolls will do what their leader asks, the troll king goes on to share that the difference lies in humans’ ability to be true to themselves with moral reasoning and independent thinking. This scene movingly portrayed in Trolls and Men by Alex Wilke currently on stage at the

by Amber Stolarski “What does it mean to pursue your dreams? What is the weight of a true ‘American dream’?” Director Max Segarnick’s thoughtful director’s note asks audiences to consider this question as we prepare to watch Players’ Club of Swarthmore’s production of The Legend of Georgia McBride by Matthew López, now playing on the company’s Second Stage through October 18th. My journey to this evening’s destination of Cleo’s, a dive bar in Panama City Beach, Florida,

by Addison Geisler Though first published in 1868, Louisa May Alcott’s Little Women continues to resonate with audiences, finding new life in its musical adaptation. Off-Centre Stages brings this beloved coming-of-age story to the Kelsey Theatre, directed by MJ Santry and produced by Jonathan Edmondson. Exploring sisterhood, ambition, and the bittersweet process of growing up, Little Women: The Musical invites audiences to rediscover the March family’s enduring story. With m

by Deitra Oliver If you are receiving this transmission, it means the giant plant monsters haven’t taken over yet, and there’s still time for you to see The Atlantic City Theater Company’s production of Little Shop of Horrors. Playing at the Resorts Casino and Hotel Theater, this production offers an opportunity to live it up this spooky season and possibly make a weekend of it, as I did. Little Shop of Horrors is a personal favorite of my mother, so I was excited to take h

by Sarah Dorsey I would be the worst thespian if I did not warn you to BUY YOUR TICKET NOW, because Burlington County Footlighters 2nd Stage sells out fast. Bring tissues if you’re lucky enough to get a ticket! Review the content before buying tickets for young adults. This show discusses some heavy stuff! … 22. This was one of the best plays I’ve ever seen in a blackbox theatre. Burlington County Footlighters 2nd Stage, located in Cinnaminson, NJ, provides a more intim

by Mike McKeon You would probably be hard pressed to find someone who doesn’t recognize the name Sherlock Holmes. A name synonymous with excitement, adventure, and mystery all rolled into one. I personally, am a huge Sherlock Holmes fan. I remember reading The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes, written by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle in 1892, when I was in 7th grade. I absolutely fell in love with the short stories and I read whatever else I could find in the school library related

by Abigail Williams The crushing weight of the American Dream is taking center stage in South Jersey. The Levoy Theatre kicked off their run of one of the most famous plays of all time, Death of a Salesman on October 2nd, 2026. Even if we haven’t seen the play, we’ve all heard of this masterpiece of a story. As both a first-time viewer of Death of Salesman and guest at The Levoy Theatre, I had high expectations for this legendary tragedy. Thankfully, the opening night perfor

by Deitra Oliver While a visit to The Demon Barber of Fleet Street may not be on your list of places to get a haircut, you will certainly want to put this show on your to-do list to kick off ‘spooky season.’ Directed by Drew Molotsky, with Abby Drexler as assistant director, Haddonfield Plays and Players brings Stephen Sondheim’s 1979 musical to glorious, murderous life. I was fortunate to attend the sold-out opening night, and the richness of the performances and the strong