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Frank Schierloh
Jun 9, 20243 min read
REVIEW:Father Comes Home From the Wars Parts I, II & III (Quintessence Theatre Group, Germantown PA)
Quintessence Theatre Group presents Suzan-Lori Parks epic play in a solidly performed and directed production.
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Frank Schierloh
Mar 26, 20244 min read
REVIEW: Macbeth (Quintessence Theatre Group, Germantown PA)
Quintessence Theatre Group presents the Scottish Play in a production that feels like too many ideas, without enough execution.
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Frank Schierloh
Dec 22, 20233 min read
REVIEW: The Little Prince (Quintessence Theatre Group, Philadelphia, PA)
Quintessence Theatre Group stages a musical adaptation of The Little Prince. While charming, it never soars like the source material.
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Frank Schierloh
Dec 20, 20233 min read
REVIEW: The Fantasticks (Quintessence Theatre Group, Philadelphia, PA)
Quintessence Theatre stages the classic love story, The Fantasticks. A delightful production, filled with great performances and direction.
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Frank Schierloh
Oct 14, 20233 min read
REVIEW: No Exit (Quintessence Theatre Group, Philadelphia PA)
The new translation of No Exit premieres at Quintessence theatre Group in a production that ultimately misses the mark.
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Frank Schierloh
Sep 21, 20233 min read
REVIEW: Major Barbara (Quintessence Theatre Group, PA)
Quintessence Theatre Group presents Shaw's Major Barbara with a fantastic cast, but some strange theatrical choices that don't quite land.
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