Barbara Bradshaw and Kim Morgan Dean in Collected Stories. (Photo by George Schiavone)By Hap ErsteinMost productions of Donald Margulies’ wily, articulate drama Collected Stories portray the relationship between renowned short story writer Ruth Steiner and her persistent protégé Lisa Morrison as the literary equivalent of All About Eve. For despite her seeming … [Read more...]
Theater review: Dramaworks’ ‘Gin Game’ like two hands of solitaire
Barbara Bradshaw and Peter Haig in The Gin Game.By Hap ErsteinWithout the safety net of their subscriber bases, South Florida theaters often ease up on their missions in the summer with lighter fare. A case in point is Palm Beach Dramaworks, which just came off its most challenging season in its 10 years of existence, lowering its sights with the playing card-thin … [Read more...]