My primary goal as a theater reviewer is to write an honest critique of a play that promotes interest in the production and/or theater company, and prompts conversation about the play's core themes. My approach is respectful, compassionate, and constructive. I try to be insightful and look for nuance. I do not believe in tearing down artists. I see theater critics as a bridge between artists and their potential audience. I want to encourage engagement between theater makers and theater goers. I want you to love theater as much as I do.
I have been reviewing plays for the Theater Mirror since 2019. Below is a catalog of those reviews. You may also find my reviews on Instagram: @ReviewsByJulie
ASP Brings modern ‘little women’ to watertown
Hamill’s script does take some liberties with the original text– especially in her choice of ending.
‘Common Ground, Revisited’ Asks Us to Look Back to Move Forward
Common Ground, Revisited offers a sharp, clear-eyed perspective of a challenging part of Boston’s history and in doing so gives insight into the city’s present problems.
A Magical Theatrical Experience with Arlekin’s ‘The Fisherman and the Fish’
Ibragimov’s staging is inventive, lively, and joyful. He makes the puppets fly, he makes them dance, he makes them cry, he makes them real.
Imaginary Beasts Offers Fanciful Family Fun with ‘Hansel & Gretel’ Panto
Imaginary Beasts’ winter panto, Hansel & Gretel, loosely follows the German fairy tale with a few amusing alterations.
It’s a Mad Victorian World in URT’s ‘Vanity Fair’
Vanity Fair tells the story of two young women who are thrown into a mad, unforgiving world full of scoundrels, villains, and thieves; people who are selfish, jealous, money-grubbing and power-hungry– a world not so different from our own.
Arlekin Players’ ‘The Seagull’ is Extraordinary
Igor Golyak’s inventive staging leaves a lot of room for the actors to play. Watching this ensemble use the small studio space is like watching a group of kids on a playground.