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By Leslie Mizell

September 4, 2008

In playing Lear, actor strives for humility

HIGH POINT - Most actors dream of playing Hamlet. For Graham Smith, it was always Lear. "Hamlet never compelled me," the actor says. "But even in college I would watch 'Lear' and think, 'Someday I want to do that.'" Smith gets his chance next Saturday whe... Read More

August 7, 2008

A love story, between an elephant and a bird

WINSTON-SALEM -- In his three decades of community theater, Lee Willard has been the comic relief and the dastardly villain. He has been a father, a prison matron, a couple of kings, and all manner of best friends. What he hasn't been is the romantic lead... Read More

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March 16, 2008

Review: 'Doubt' offers drama worthy of debate

GREENSBORO — The looming statue of St. Nicholas, the patron saint of children, isn't enough to protect the students of a 1964-era Bronx parochial school in "Doubt: A Parable," being presented by Triad Stage through March 30. Sister Aloysi... Read More

March 14, 2008

World's most famous teen sleuth hits the stage

GREENSBORO — The world’s most famous teenage sleuth hits the stage with one of her first mysteries, "Nancy Drew and the Mystery at Lilac Inn," being presented this weekend by the Livestock Players. Only the second company to produc... Read More

Review: 'Complete' Shakespeare mashup is an irreverent, really good time

WINSTON-SALEM — Forsooth, these actors hath an antic disposition that doth impress’d. The North Carolina Shakespeare Festival has moved audiences to laughter and tears — but helpless giggles? That changes with "The Complete Works of Will... Read More

February 22, 2008

Review: Strong cast makes first-rate 'Fiddler'

GREENSBORO — Every now and then, you see a production that reminds you how a musical became a classic. Greensboro College's excellent "Fiddler on the Roof" is one of those shows, capturing the exuberance of the first act without shying aw... Read More

February 4, 2008

Review: Love it or hate it, Fringe takes risk with 'Afterlife'

GREENSBORO — "Afterlife" is exactly the type of experimental theater the six-year-old Greensboro Fringe Festival was created to showcase. The effort is to be applauded, even if the result won't be to everyone's taste. "Afterlife"...... Read More

February 3, 2008

Review: 'Mrs. Warren' showing its age but remains solid

GREENSBORO — Although it has lost the shock value of its scandalous early days, "Mrs. Warren's Profession" provides an interesting look at social growing pains around the turn of the century. Triad Stage's first George Bernard... Read More