by Alex Davis You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown is a sweet musical, written by Clark Gesner with additions by Michael Mayer and Andrew Lippa. Friday’s performance by Masquerade Theatre’s troupe of regulars gave audiences exactly what was expected, and then some - a cute, funny, often heartfelt, sometimes heartbreaking depiction of the Peanuts gang. Directed by Megan Knowlton Balne, music directed by Jennifer Weir, and choreographed by Kenneth Fisher, the ensemble works seamle

by Ash Kotter Ah… love. One moment, your heart’s sentiments are as sharp as crisp winter air in your lungs; the next, you’re trudging through shovel-fulls of feelings and salting the pathways so you don’t slip and fall again. Playwright John Cariani braves this emotional tundra in Almost, Maine — where through eight separate yet interconnected vignettes, hearts break, mend, or are left haphazardly pieced together under an Aurora Borealis glow. I cozied up in the audience a

by Mike McKeon “Hey! Wanna go see a Shakespeare play?” I never thought I would say yes to that question, but this past Friday I gave it a shot. This show only references Shakespeare and just knowing his name is all the information you need. I had the privilege of seeing The Playmasters Playhouse production of “I Hate Hamlet” Directed by Joe Szumila. If you are not a Shakespeare fan like me, then that is perfect. The entrance to The Playmasters venue is a little obscure, but