Theatre Review

Celebration Theatre’s ‘The Real Black Swann’ is a Personal Manifesto Carrying Potential

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 […]

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Skylight Theatre’s chilling ‘Hungry Ghost’ sheds new light on generational trauma

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

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Theatre Review: A Transparent Musical

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

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Theatre Review: On This Side of the World

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

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