The Ithacan

Review: Veteran story finds home at Kitchen

By Lucy Walker, Staff Writer • September 11, 2013

The Kitchen Theatre's production of "Heroes" entertains with great set-design and costuming.

Review: Emphatic writing stands out in emotional play

By Anna Sernau, Staff Writer • April 17, 2013

Dramatic acting stumbles in Kitchen Theatre Company's production of "The Motherf**ker with the Hat."

Review: Political discourses discussed in poignant drama

By Mimi Reynolds, Contributing Writer • April 10, 2013

Produced by the Schwartz Center for the Performing Arts, "Mother of Exiles" explores political themes such as immigration and cultural identity.

Review: Cast drives dysfunctional family-themed play

By Anna Sernau, Contributing Writer • March 5, 2013

Performances shine in Kitchen Theatre Company's "Crooked," a coming-of-age play written by Catherine Trieschmann.

Review: Talented cast succeeds with Shakespearean tragic comedy

By Lucy Walker, Staff Writer • February 27, 2013

Ithaca Shakespeare Company delivers a strong and entertaining production of William Shakespeare's "The Merchant of Venice."

Review: Historical drama shines with talented cast

By Anna Sernau, Contributing Writer • February 6, 2013

Cast, setting and script leads Kitchen Theatre Company's "The Whipping Man."

Review: Melodramatics rock with ‘bare: A Pop Opera’

By Josh Greenfield, Staff Writer • November 8, 2012

Cornell University's Melodramatics Theatre Company debuts the Ithaca premiere of "bare: A Pop Opera" at Risley Theatre at Cornell.

Review: Actors deliver stunning performance in ‘Opus’ at Kitchen Theatre

By Nicole Arocho, Staff Writer • October 31, 2012

The Kitchen Theatre presents their second play of their season, "Opus."

Review: ‘Man From Nebraska’ marks the beginning of the Ithaca College main stage season

By Josh Greenfield, Staff Writer • October 10, 2012

"Man From Nebraska" kicks off the theater season at Ithaca College

Review: ‘The Trip to Bountiful’ takes audiences on a journey

By Lucy Walker, Staff Writer • September 11, 2012

An elderly woman takes an adventure back to her small hometown of Bountiful while struggling with a heart condition.

Review: ‘Frankie and Johnny in the Clair de Lune’ creates an intimate setting in the Kitchen Theatre

By Lucy Walker, Staff Writer • September 3, 2012

Two middle-aged adults explore their wants and desires by spending a few hours in a cluttered apartment with each other talking about love and sex among other things.

Review: ‘Next to Normal’ brings psychological drama to Hangar Theatre

By Lucy Walker, Staff Writer • August 29, 2012

This groundbreaking musical, from composer Tom Kitt and lyricist Brian Yorkey, explores the hidden issues within the seemingly normal life of the Goodman family.