What they say it is: A captivating creation story of the origin of love. One soul split into two struggles to reunite through a world of shadows and light. This all-ages story combines puppetry, dance, and stunning visual effects. Beyond the Light is sure to captivate the senses. Called “stunning!” by Jane Henson, cofounder of … Continue reading
What they Say it Is: Enter a mind-bending combination of live theater and exploration that may lead you to doubt the very nature of existence — to “Question Reality.” Step out of YOUR reality and into a Lynchian world of mystery and intrigue. Come early and stay late in our Immersive HQ Lounge, the hub … Continue reading
What They Say It Is: Refineries, dams, and wastewater treatment plants tower over us and sprawl beneath us. These massive works of infrastructure seem almost anti-human in their complexity and scale—like machines that run themselves—but they are the beating hearts that allow a city to function. On the outskirts of an unknown city, massive structures … Continue reading
What They Say It Is: In this live reading of the unauthorized Star Trek parody, Captain Picard and Data present an uproarious comedy adaptation of the iconic film The Wrath of Khan. Written for Trekkies and Broadway fans alike, Khan!!! is equal parts snarky, slapstick, and heartfelt. Come for the Vulcan tap dancing, stay for … Continue reading
Where? A warehouse where much was done and much was fixed, 5200 Unruh Ave What they say it is: Written and directed by John Cambridge, Much to Do, Much to Fix explores the production of electricity, apathy, and love. Join us to experience the other side of energy in a world that spins the audience … Continue reading
NOTE: This show runs until May 7th, and is free! Reserve tickets at: https://libwww.freelibrary.org/programs/detectives/gumshoe What THEY say it is: Something preposterous is happening at the Free Library of Philadelphia. You must help us unravel it. An exhibition has opened containing the original manuscript of Edgar Allan Poe’s “The Murders in the Rue Morgue,” the … Continue reading
Hello loyal readers, This entry may (?) mark a shift for the artblog. You might have noticed the entries have dropped off significantly. I’ve previously remarked that I (Clay) have some problems with keyboard-related hand and wrist pain, and these problems make typing extensive entries a bit of a chore. Combined with the challenge of … Continue reading
To any readers who’ve wondered at our prolonged absence from blogging, my apologies—I’d be deeply flattered to know you care so much about our rambling reviews to spare us a second thought. Short answer: summer is SUPER busy for Tara and I, and so the blog is neglected, though our attention to fun and arts … Continue reading
Obviously, regular readers of this blog know that our primary focus is local art events by smaller/midsized companies. However, though we rarely review them, we are fortunate enough to see larger acts on a somewhat regular basis. Therefore, we’ll occasionally make exceptions to our “indie” guidelines and document more sizable events, if only for the … Continue reading
What They Say It Is: Arthur Miller’s exploration of the American Dream. Willy Loman is a salesman who dreams of making it as big as his brother, of providing for his family and of having his sons make a better life. But not everything turns out as we hope. Death of a Salesman explores who … Continue reading