Two years ago, I saw playwright Lucas Hnath’s A Doll’s House, Part 2 at South Coast Rep and wrote at that time that the playwright had “picked up the threads left behind by Ibsen and created an exquisitely compelling extension of Ibsen’s story.” It was an audacious enterprise, utterly fascinating and went on to earn … Continue reading “Dana H.” at Kirk Douglas Theatre
Lauren Yee’s wonderfully self-conscious play, King of the Yees, demolishes the stage convention of the fourth wall, utterly obliterates it. Shortly after the beginning of the show, Larry Yee (the irrepressible, effervescent Francis Jue) charges in from house left carrying signs for Leland Yee’s campaign for California state senator. Larry Yee’s avocation is his unwavering … Continue reading “King of the Yees” at the Kirk Douglas Theatre
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