J. Fred Shiffman and Kate Eastwood Norris in Ghost-Writer.By Hap ErsteinA former musician turned playwright, Michael Hollinger is clearly fascinated with the music of words.Such an interest was evident in his earlier play, Opus, about the search for harmony among the members of a string quartet. A similar verbal playfulness is present in his latest work, … [Read more...]
Theater review: Fine performances mark nuanced, subtle ‘Collected Stories’
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...]