by April Johnson I had the pleasure to review Ritz Theater’s 4th Annual One Act Play Festival on June 28th and 29th, 2024. This event was part of the New Works Initiative, a two-day theatrical experience bringing to life original pieces written by accomplished and promising playwrights from around the country. The theater had a black box setting which made us feel as though we were part of each production. Friday, June 28th, 2024 The Interview of Four Alien Abductees (Clas

by Alex Davis Before reading this review, a note - due to the nature of the show, there is no way around giving some major plot points away that may be taken as “spoilers”. If that bothers you - I get it! Read this one singular paragraph and know that, in short, the production was moving, the performers were exquisite, and if you don’t mind a little heartbreak with your theater, don’t miss this show. John & Jen, a 2-person musical with music by Andrew Lippa, lyrics by Tom G

by April Johnson June 8th, 2024. It was a mild early summer Saturday afternoon when I visited the quaint and welcoming Blue Moon Theater, tucked away in Woodstown, NJ, to see the production “Charlotte’s Web” based on the beloved tale written by E.B. White and adapted by Joseph Robinette. The auditorium floor was laced with fallen leaves indicating autumn. The stage was pensively set as a farmhouse-styled writing room, laced with cobwebs, a large steer, and netting; along w