Amidst personal tragedies, a family comes together to find common ground in Playwright Jane Anderson’s “The Quality of Life.” ~Review and Photos by Dana Nöllsch~ The Story Two cousins come together with their spouses to support and share their time of deep tragedy. Dinah and Bill have found solace in their church after losing their daughter in a horrific way. They travel from their home in the Midwest to visit Dinah’s hippie cousin Jeannette and her husband Neil in the hills of Northern California. They know this may prove to be an uncomfortable visit as each couple seems to have very differen ..read more

‘Witch‘ is a Devilish story of love, greed, desire, and human nature. There are deals to be made, and the Devil is on the Job. ~Review and Photos by Dana Nöllsch~ The Story of Witch Based on a Jacobean myth from early 17th-century English literature, this story about life and human frailty is a fitting commentary that has endured. Scratch (Played by Scott Hermes), a charming devil, comes to the company town of Edmonton to tempt a select few residents. Scratch is indeed well received by most, but to his amazement, one of his chosen few refuses his offer. It may be true that we have to ..read more

We had the pleasure of checking out Moonlight Electro-Burlesque, produced by Paulina Productions. As you would expect, the show is high-energy, classy, and very sexy. Check out the photos from the show. Cast Marla Paulina Savannah Bishop Eric Ventura Justin Chavez Sara Eastman Jillion Mazelle Ivy Case Carly Roberts Andie Jai Murray Maribel Garcia The location for the performances is Lead Dog Brewing on Fourth Street. There are three upcoming performances: Fri, Mar 29, Wed, Apr 10, Fri, Apr 26 • 8:00 PM. For more information and to purchase tickets, go t ..read more

When it is Publish or Perish, you can count on your friends. The world is blessed that William Shakespeare had friends he could count on. ‘The Book of Will‘ tells this moving tribute to the literary genius. ~Review and Photos by Dana Nöllsch~ The Story of The Book of Will The Book of Will is a story of friendship and respect, the kind that transcends death. Even though over 400 years have passed, we still feel the effects of those friendships. The works of William Shakespeare may have been lost if not for a group of dedicated friends who vowed to save the plays of William S ..read more

‘She Kills Monsters’, a nerdy comedy with heart.  ~Review and Photos by Dana Nöllsch~ She Kills Monsters: The Story Agnes is the sister who lived after her family was killed in an auto accident. This tragedy brought Agnes to the realization that she did not know her sister, Tilly, as well as she should have. While packing up Tilly’s things, Agnes finds a book that will change the way she remembers Tilly as well as change her life forever. What Agnes finds is a Dungeons and Dragons module, or story that Tilly wrote in her role as dungeon master. This is Agnes’s opportunity to discover who ..read more

We had the opportunity to check out the “Upside Down Land” at The Potentialist Workshop. While there, we took some photos, checked them out, and roamed the exhibit. This is indeed a creative and fun exhibit well worth your time. ~Photos by Dana Nöllsch~ There is a story. A story worth telling. And it starts with a little boy and his father. They move to a new home one Sunday. It was an ordinary Sunday, in an ordinary house. His room was not very clean, and so he spent the whole day arranging it just how he liked. At night he heard a strange scratching noise form inside his closet.  The b ..read more

Based on the romantic Hollywood film Pretty Woman, Pretty Woman: The Musical comes to Reno with an original score by Bryan Adams and Jim Vallance. Pretty Woman: The Musical promises to be an uplifting and joyous musical that you won’t want to miss. I enjoyed interviewing Adam Du Plessis about his career and role as Happy Man in Pretty Woman: The Musical. Listen to the interview, and be sure to see Pretty Woman: The Musical during its Reno run. Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts FEBRUARY 6 – 11, 2024 100 S. Virginia St. Reno (775) 686-6610 Get your tickets at:&n ..read more

Every Brilliant Thing is an immersive experience that blends comedy, improv, and audience interaction in telling a story of emotional survival. ~Review and Photos by Dana Nöllsch~ Every Brilliant Thing, The Story Based on a true story, Every Brilliant Thing follows the life of a girl who grows up with a mother impacted by depression and suicidal tendencies. The girl (Played by Mary Bennett) finds that if she starts writing a list of everything that makes life worth living, beginning with ice cream, water fights, staying up past bedtime, and being allowed to watch TV. This coping ski ..read more

Brüka Theatre has dedicated three days to a workshop, new works, spoken word, music, comedy, dance, and more. This was the thirteenth year of the ‘BIGGEST little Theatre & New Works Festival.’ ~Article and photo essay by Dana Nöllsch~ Thursday, Physical Theatre Workshop The three-day celebration began on Thursday and featured a Physical Theatre Workshop led by Martin A. David. I could not attend the workshop, but talking to those who did, it is clear that it was energetic and inspirational. If you can experience a workshop led by Martin A. David, you should jump at the chance. Friday ..read more

Many twists await the audience in the farcical comedy “While the Lights Were Out.” Playwright Jack Sharkey combines an old-fashioned murder mystery with an ample amount of comedic silliness. ~Review and Photos by Dana Nöllsch~ The Story of While the Lights Were Out The play starts with the characters attending a dinner party in Bermuda hosted by a British couple who have many relationship challenges. The cast of characters is as diverse as the many secrets they keep. As you would expect, there is a constable who is a bit of a bumbling fool, but he is smart enough to bring his much more clever ..read more