The Salty Dramaturg

The
Salty
Dramaturg

Welcome to the Anti-Review

Let's be clear: I'm a theatre fan. I'm rooting for you, we're all rooting for you. Having said that...

I have thoughts.

I'm a salty queen with a strong love for the technical side of theatre, and I love to pick apart and examine and talk about the shows that I watch. I used to do reviews, but it slowly morphed into something that I didn't enjoy. So now we're back with what I'm calling the "anti-review."

So buckle up, enjoy the snark, and ALWAYS support your local arts!

RIDE THE CYCLONE: Empty State Theatre's Latest Production is a Wild Ride, Indeed

Sometimes, even the internet fails us. Also, spoilers abound - be warned! One of the things I miss from the "before times" was traveling...

"You're a Wholesome Show, Charlie Brown!" GGFCT Takes On The Classic Peanuts Gang

Theatre is for everyone, which means that not all theatre can be for everyone. And that includes me. I took in one of the opening week...

ETC's SUDDENLY LAST SUMMER Serves Up Queerness, Cannibalism, & Just The Right Amount Of Camp

"Tell us what happened last summer on Cabeza de Lobo!" I took in the closing performance of ETC's production of Suddenly Last Summer, a...

Who Is The Salty Dramaturg?

Spoiler: It's me. Hi. I'm the problem, it's me. A few years ago, I used to review theatre on a previous incarnation of this page. I love...