‘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

Chicago's Playwright Puts Us On Stage: Ike Holter's 'Rightlynd'

Yasmin Zacaria MikhaielDecember 24, 2018chicago, theatre, ike holter, victory gardens, review, criticism, play, genre Comment

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

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