David's Theater Thoughts

  Love is an Open Door at Hartford Stage’s Laughs in Spanish By David Pulvermacher Intern of the Connecticut Critic’s Circle  Alexis Scheer’s Laughs in Spanish is a charismatic and heartwarming tale that explores the relationship between one’s culture and self-identity. Come along with Marianna as she navigates the complexity of the relationship with her mother while trying to salvage the premiere at her latest art gallery. The playwright discusses relevant topics of implicit bias, generational trauma, and representation of Hispanic and  LGBTQ+ communities in a fun and engaging fashion.  As the lights shine on the first moments of the stage, you’re welcomed with a loud and enraged “f–k” from art dealer Marianna (Stephanie Machado). The works for the Art Basel Festival have been robbed the morning of the exhibit’s opening. As Marianna tries to figure out what her next steps should be, her intern, Carolina (María Victoria Martínez), begs for an opportunity to showcas...

  Careful Who You Trust at Yale Repertory’s Production of The Inspector By David Pulvermacher Intern of the Connecticut Critic’s Circle  Conspiracy and corruption have taken over Yale Repertory’s production of The Inspector . Lurk along as the Mayor of a small nameless Russian town attempts to coerce the inspector to turn a blind eye to his corruption. Can the Mayor and his pretentious public leaders appease him, or will they discover the truth about the so called inspector? Written by Nikolai Gogol, The Inspector delivers a mischievous and whimsical satire about the costs of greed and self-serving behaviors. Director Yura Kordonsky and the cast portray the story in a way that honors Gogol’s original ideas while creating a compelling story that feels relevant to our modern times.  (Photo by Joan Marcus) The Mayor calls upon his public officials to meet at his home to discuss a matter that could ruin their livelihoods. An undercover inspector from St. Petersburg is ...