Theatre Review

Author: Albus Wang (ins: @albusw) Published on: September 14, 2023 Bottom Line: “The Real Black Swann” tells an empowering story of a forgotten Black queer ancestor and how their life can teach us today. Written and performed by undoubtedly talented Les Kurkendaal-Barrett, The Real Black Swann: Confessions of America’s First Black Drag Queen tells the […]

Author: Albus Wang (ins: @albusw) Published on: August 31, 2023 Bottom line: a funny and thrilling journey about the searching of one’s identity apart from family and society. Directed by Jessica Hanna, the world premiere of ‘Hungry Ghost’ at Skylight Theatre is a suspenseful comedy with some psychological twists, leaving the audience with cathartic relief

Author: Albus Wang (ins: @albusw) Published on: July, 27th, 2023 Bottom line: Be part of the herstory and enjoy this wonderfully produced revival of queer theatre classic about love and friendship. After more than forty years since the play was first produced in Los Angeles, Fountain Theatre brought back Last Summer at Bluefish Cove. Ran

Co-Authors: Albus Wang (ins: @albusw), Yilin Wong (ins: @is_this_finally_my_name) Published on: June, 27th, 2023 Bottomline, “Transparent” is an extraordinary musical that offers a crucial queer storytelling perspective. It thoughtfully delves into themes such as heteronormative lives, generational trauma, and the profound experience of found family within the queer community. With its captivating two-hour spectacle, the

Co-Authors: Albus Wang (ins: @albusw), Yilin Wong (ins: @is_this_finally_my_name) Published on: June, 9th, 2023 “On This Side of the World” is a musical that gives voice to Filipino immigrants. According to the Author’s Note, Paulo K Tiról draws inspiration by collecting stories from his immigrant friends. Although these stories are based on real-life events, we