Henri Lubatti (King Berenger) in "Exit the King" at A Noise Within (Photo by Craig Schwartz) A play called “Exit the King” seems perfect now when democratic values and personal freedoms are under threat by a president who seems to have monarchical ambitions. Eugène Ionesco’s 1962 play, currently on stage at A Noise Within, does skewer tyrannical behavior, but also makes clear that the tyrant is each of us. Translated from the French by Donald Watson and directed by Michael Mi

Cast of "Made in Brasil: Solo Works" at Highways Performance Space (Photo courtesy of the show) Created and produced by Leopold Nunan and directed by Chica Barbosa, “Made in Brasil: Solo Works” at Highways Performance Space is more than just a night of solo performances. It is an immersive celebration of Brazilian artists, culture and identity that begins the moment one walks in the doors. Before the first act even begins, the production sets a tone that feels intimate, commu

From left: Chuma Gault and Jason Delane in "Hymn" at Odyssey Theatre (Photo by Cooper Bates) One of the great powers of theatre is that it can evoke entire worlds and lives on a simple wooden stage, and with only a couple of immersed actors. Such is the case with “Hymn” at the Odyssey Theatre, co-produced with Lower Depth Theatre and written by Lolita Chakrabarti — who also adapted the novel “Life of Pi” for the stage — portraying two English brothers forever changed after fi