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Review: Mary Lynn Owen delivers splendid performance in her one-woman show at the Alliance

Andrew Alexander·November 21, 2018

Ask any great cook how they make a dish, and the answer......

Theater Theater - Criticism

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In her new play, “Knead,” Mary Lynn Owen finds a sense of place through baking bread

Jim Farmer·November 14, 2018

While she was growing up, moving around was a way of life......

Theater Theater - Previews

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News: Serenbe, Aurora and the Alliance emerge as the big winners in the Suzi Bass Awards

Jim Farmer·November 8, 2016

In a night that saw a slew of Atlanta theaters claim trophies, it was Serenbe Playhouse who wound up dominating the field at the 2016 Suzi Bass Awards Monday evening, taking the prize for Best Musical for its bold, outdoor version of Miss Saigon.

Theater

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Review: True Colors’ “Smart People” uses juicy dialogue to evoke race and class

Kelundra Smith·July 20, 2016

There have been countless times when someone has told the joke about......

Theater

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Review: Theatrical Outfit’s “Moxie” shows promise, but needs more cohesion and honing

Jim Farmer·February 3, 2016

It begins simply enough, as a father in Afghanistan (Bobby Labartino) communicates......

Theater

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Review: Dad’s Garage makes it a wacky Christmas at the Alliance; “Carol” needs fresh re-boot

Jim Farmer·December 9, 2015

It’s a collaboration that seems highly improbable — the rebellious comics of......

Theater

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Review: Alliance Theatre’s “A Christmas Carol” a sumptuous spectacle but a bit stale

Jim Farmer·December 19, 2014

It’s hardly a stretch to call the Alliance Theatre’s A Christmas Carol......

Theater

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