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University administrator and teacher by day, theater and arts critic by night.

Some Things Are Not Forgivable: A Streetcar Named Desire via NT Live (for Parterre Box)

Director Benedict Andrews’ attempt to update Tennessee Williams’ great play misfires spectacularly.

Through the now-familiar technology of Zoom, some emerging AVA artists show their stuff.

David and Cameron continue their discussion of actress Kim Stanley with a look at two rare television plays by Horton Foote.

David and Cameron consider more Tennessee Williams, the charismatic Kim Stanley… and the allure and danger of “The Method.”

Cameron and David look at a currently streaming film of this favorite Shakespeare play.

David and Cameron finish up their survey of Cat on a Hot Tin Roof with a look at some memorable productions.

Continuing David and Cameron’s overview of Cat on a Hot Tin Roof with a look at the famous Elizabeth Taylor / Paul Newman film version.

David and Cameron continue their exploration of Cat on a Hot Tin Roof with a 1984 television adaptation starring Jessica Lange and Rip Torn.

Cameron and David continue their discussion, focusing here on the Katharine Hepburn version for television.

David and Cameron continue their discussion, focusing here on the magnificent Shirley Booth.