Tag Archives: Hillbarn Theatre

REVIEW – Mary Poppins – Hillbarn Theatre

Posted on December 2, 2016 by Artsalot

When it was announced that Hillbarn Theatre would produce Mary Poppins, I must admit I flinched a bit. It’s a pretty iconic entity and it traditionally requires significant budget and space to pull off a relatively complex production. Additionally, you … Continue reading →

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REVIEW – Curtains – Hillbarn Theater

Posted on May 16, 2015 by Artsalot

Sometimes a show can be so fun, that even some atypically bad luck or questionable choices don’t irrevocably harm the overall production. Curtains is a big show, with big songs, big dance numbers, big set pieces and big demands on … Continue reading →

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REVIEW- Proof – Hillbarn Theatre

Posted on March 18, 2015 by Artsalot

Some days the themes of a play directly correlate to one’s personal mindset, making for an especially layered and impactful experience. While you can’t always predict your mood (or the mood of the rest of the audience) or how it … Continue reading →

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REVIEW- SPAMALOT – HILLBARN THEATRE

Posted on September 22, 2013 by Artsalot

My family is very much a fan of Monty Python and the show and the films were an integral part of my upbringing. I surmise, the call of “bring out your dead” on laundry days may have been the only way mom … Continue reading →

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REVIEW – John and Jen – HILLBARN THEATRE

Posted on March 27, 2013 by Artsalot

I’d generally consider myself an escapist when it comes to theater. I like to laugh, learn, be thrilled and occasionally fall in love when I attend a production. Given a choice, I don’t often voluntarily seek out the more dramatic … Continue reading →

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REVIEW – THE PRODUCERS – HILLBARN THEATRE

Posted on May 11, 2012 by Artsalot

With an iconic show like The Producers, you run the risk of certain celebrities having played the title roles to such a high standard that you really can’t imagine someone else doing them justice. There are certain people that were just born to play … Continue reading →

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REVIEW – Master Class – Hillbarn Theatre

Posted on October 24, 2011 by Artsalot

Interestingly enough this past week’s entertainment was full of recurring Opera motifs. Both The Last Romance at San Jose Rep and Maser Class at Hillbarn have explored very different sides of Opera and used the music and the structure of … Continue reading →

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