‘Cardboard Piano’ A Romance That Reckons With Historical Pain

Criticism, Review, TheatreYasmin Zacaria MikhaielJanuary 22, 2019cardboard piano, theatre, criticism, review, timeline theatre company, chicago Comment

A Captivating Everyman and His Harms: ‘I Call My Brothers’ at Interrobang

How would you feel if you lived every day of your life as someone who fits the media description of a terrorist? What would this do to your mental health?

Grab a Seat if You Can Afford It: Review of 'Crumbs from the Table of Joy'

Criticism, TheatreYasmin Zacaria MikhaielNovember 8, 2018chicago, theatre, revolution, blackjoy, women, Raven TheatreComment

The Superpower of Survival: Review of 'Real Life Adventures of Jimmy de las Rosas'

Ricardo Gamboa has their own arsenal of superpowers. The Chicago artist, writer, activist, and academic creates work that comments on our current reality, but also brings to light issues that never went away.

Theatre, CriticismYasmin Zacaria MikhaielNovember 6, 2018theatre, criticism, jimmy de las rosas, free street theatre, destinos, Ricardo GamboaComment

Male Fragility Fuels The Explosive ‘Fun Harmless Warmachine’

Upon reading the synopsis, many would wonder if Fun Harmless Warmachine is the play we need right now. It’s the tale of the supposed “nice guy,” a gamer working a job he hates in a world where the words of women leave him baffled and angry.

Theatre, CriticismYasmin Zacaria MikhaielNovember 5, 2018chicago, theatre, criticism, gamergateComment

Caroline or Rage: Not Much has Changed

Rage. It can be quiet, but inevitably builds up over time. For most people of color, expressing rage is a carefully calculated decision as lack of suppression can have dire consequences.

Criticism, TheatreYasmin Zacaria MikhaielNovember 2, 2018chicago, theatre, criticismComment