The Theatre Reviewer

Ahead of In Some Dark Valley, I caught up with Robert to talk about the themes at the heart of the production, the creative journey behind it, and what audiences can look forward to when the lights go up. What drew you initially to create a solo performance based on a circuit preacher in post-Civil War Appalachia? The original impulse was in the music: field recordings from the mid-20th century of white and black Southerners singing and playing their instruments in churches,

In this interview, I had the great pleasure of interviewing Emily Davis about the upcoming production ‘Blodwen Rocks the Boat'. She has shared insights into what audiences can expect from this show, as well as the inspiration and hard work that went into bringing this show to life. Blodwen Rocks the Boat blends music, storytelling and personal history. Where did the first spark for the show come from? Everytime anyone said they would ‘circle back’ to me in a meeting or email

When Lenore’s father passes away, she is overcome with memories and rage forcing her to confront her identity and belonging. In order to rebuild herself, Lenore embarks on a solitary journey through time accompanied by poetry and a mysterious doppelganger-pianist. A hauntingly new experimental musical theatre piece, The Sound of Absence explores the intricate bond between father and daughter — and the unspoken reasons behind the choices our parents make. This intimate, exper