The Rose Tattoo

April 2008

Theatreloft 545 Elmwood Avenue

An Italian-American widow in Louisiana allows herself to be emotionally and physically withdrawn from the world after her husband's death, and expects her daughter to follow in the same discourse. However, hidden passion steams to the surface, like Louisiana heat, and both mother and daughter are suddenly wrapped in the bouquet of a Rose Tattoo. (More)

When Ya Comin' Back, Red Ryder?

By Mark Medoff

February 2008

Theatreloft 545 Elmwood Avenue

Foster's Diner is situated in a New Mexico rest stop that doesn't serve as many customers as it once did, due to a new highway bypass. Today, however, the diner will see more action that it has in a long while. Written in 1973, this play remains timeless with it's focus on fear and repression displayed in various forms. A well crafted slice-of-life drama that continues to hold up in this day and age of uncertainty and cynicism. (More)

Axeman's Jazz

January 2008

Rust Belt Books 202 Allen Street

From 1917 to 1919 a series of bizarre axe-murders shocked New Orleans. With no suspects in sight, the police were baffled by the case and the denizens hid in fear as many claimed the killer was a demon. Then in March 1919, a letter was sent to The Times Picayune informing the citizens and police that if the city played jazz all night they would be spared from the axe. Those who did not faced dire consequences. (more)

Superhero Blues

September 14th, 2007

"We superheroes no longer require substance nor mean anything," says the character BADGER to a disgruntled character by name of THE BAT who's on the verge of quitting his superhero job. (more)