Mark E. Leib

An insightful play shines a light on a great African-American actor from the 19th century.

Local talent Sheila Cowley heads to New York with her play. See a staged reading of it this weekend at American Stage.

With rough exuberance, this show launches comic harpoons.

Sometimes, just saying what you mean is impossible.

When everyone’s overacting, how can you tell them apart?

This play has two subjects, and one of them’s fascinating.

Emilia Sargent’s performance makes Grounded a must-see.

It’s a flawed production, but still worth admiring.

This production excels in many ways; but where’s the Forest of Arden?

A holiday staple is presented as “a live radio play” at American Stage.

With $20,000 from two local foundations, the theater can expand its educational outreach.

A beautiful production that also addresses the unconscious.

An adaptation that’s true to the letter, not the spirit.

Local theater artists can follow the Hamilton cast’s lead.

Playwright Will Eno goes somewhere new — and takes us along.

Tampa Bay area scribes may have a new outlet with the Lab Theater Project.

A raucous take on the Lizzie Borden case that, at its best, is thrilling.

A work divided against itself somehow stands.