Amanda Gunther

‘Neverwhere’ at Rorschach Theatre by Amanda Gunther

You have a good heart, and sometimes it’s enough to see you through life, but mostly it’s not. A riveting urban fantasy from fiction-writer mastermind Neil Gaiman comes to life on the stage as...

‘Tis Pity She’s a Whore’ at The Rude Mechanicals at Greenbelt Arts Center by Amanda Gunther

Never yet have incest and murder so strangely met…that is until The Rude Mechanicals came to town with their production of ‘Tis Pity She’s a Whore. Directed by Jaki Demarest and Paul Davis, John...

Behind the Barricade at Toby’s: Part 3: Lovely Ladies: Heather Marie Beck, Coby Kay Callahan, and Dayna Marie Quincy by Amanda Gunther

Lovely ladies so many in this show! Come in and read about them, so you’ll know before you go! Lovely ladies, doubling up their roles, read all of their reactions, hopes and dreams, and hear their...

‘Antigone’ at Glass Mind Theatre by Amanda Gunther

Piety shown the dead is pity in vain. Though your loyal reverence will not be wasted if you come out to see the Glass Mind Theatre’s unique adaptation of Antigone as the final production of ‘Season 3:...

‘Much To Learn About’ Annapolis Shakespeare Company’s ‘Much Ado About Nothing’ Part 6: Grayson Owen (Benedick) by Amanda Gunther

“If her breath were as terrible as her terminations, there were no living near her; she would infect to the north star.” Says Benedick of Beatrice in the Annapolis Shakespeare Company’s production of...

‘Rosencrantz & Guildenstern Are Dead’ at Jewish Theatre Workshop by Amanda Gunther

Something’s funny in the state of Denmark. Rottenly funny too as the Jewish Theatre Workshop presents Tom Stoppard’s Rosencrantz & Guildenstern Are Dead. Directed by Brad Norris and Ariella McCown,...

‘Much To Learn About’ Annapolis Shakespeare Company’s ‘Much Ado About Nothing’ Part 5: Chandish Nester (Beatrice) by Amanda Gunther

Any man that hath no beard she be too much a woman for him, and the man that hath a beard he be too much a man for her. That’s Beatrice of Much Ado About Nothing in a nutshell as presented by the...

‘Hair’ at StillPointe Theatre Initiative by Amanda Gunther

Black! White! Yellow! Red! Copulate in a king-sized bed! Peace! Love! Share! Give! See Hair at StillPointe Theatre Initiative! The revolutionary Tribal Love-Rock Musical, with Book and Lyrics by...

Spotlighters Theatre’s Young Actors Academy Production of Shakespeare’s ‘As You Like It’ by Amanda Gunther

Fleet the time carelessly as they did in the golden world. Or better yet, spend it checking out the Spotlighters Theatre‘s Young Actors Academy Production of Shakespeare’s As You Like It. Directed by...

‘All in the Timing’ at Fells Point Corner Theatre by Amanda Gunther

A six pack of comedy is coming your way as the summer sizzles to a close. Fells Point Corner Theatre presents All in the Timing by David Ives, a series of six one-acts that are sure to bring about a...

‘Much To Learn About’ Annapolis Shakespeare Company’s ‘Much Ado About Nothing’ Part 4: Alex Foley (Dogberry) by Amanda Gunther

Oh that someone were here to write him down an ass! Annapolis Shakespeare Company’s Alex Foley is far from being an ass, but getting to embody one of the most backwardly hilarious characters in the...

‘Les Misèrables’ at Toby’s Dinner Theatre of Columbia by Amanda Gunther

Do you hear the people sing? The beating of their hearts echoes the beating of the drum, as the show is about to start at Toby’s Dinner Theatre of Columbia. Presenting the regional premier of the Tony...

‘Behind the Barricades at Toby’s’-Part Two: An Interview with Les Misèrables’ Music Director Christopher Youstra by Amanda Gunther

If you hear the people sing -singing the song of angry men, and hearts full of love, and one day more — then you’re hearing the musical genius of Music Director Christopher Youstra as Toby’s Dinner...

‘Much To Learn About’ Annapolis Shakespeare Company’s ‘Much Ado About Nothing’ Part 3: Michael Ryan Neely (Claudio) by Amanda Gunther

Silence is the perfectest herald of joy, so might I say how joyful I am that in this case breaking the silence is going to herald all the answers to the questions asked of Michael Ryan Neely as he...

‘Much To Learn About’ Annapolis Shakespeare Company’s ‘Much Ado About Nothing’ Part 2: Alyssa Bouma (Hero) by Amanda Gunther

Speak low if you speak love, unless thy name be Shakespeare! Never one to leave love in the lurch, the comedies are ripe with them and Much Ado About Nothing is no exception. Annapolis Shakespeare...

‘Cast Chats-Part 2:’ With Members of the Cast of ‘Tartuffe’ at Annapolis Shakespeare Company by Amanda Gunther

Continuing on with the other half of the Annapolis Shakespeare Company’s cast of Tartuffe we hear from the title character and the other two actors that made the show such a smashing success. There...

‘Cast Chats-Part 1:’ With Members of the Cast of ‘Tartuffe’ at Annapolis Shakespeare Company by Amanda Gunther

Six actors. In search of 11 characters? No, that’s a different story. This is the story of the six actors who are playing 11 roles in the adaptation of Tartuffe currently being presented by the...

Chesapeake Shakespeare Company’s High School Core Company Presented Three Shakespearean Productions by Amanda Gunther

Three shows. One outstanding group of talented youths. Three nights. Shakespeare at its finest among the performing high school actors in the area. The Chesapeake Shakespeare Company presented in all...

‘The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee’ at Dignity Players by Amanda Gunther

Quirky. Adj.— having or full of quirks. The show I saw this afternoon sure was quirky. Q-U-I-R-K-Y. That is correct! The three things you can ask for, as clearly stated in the rules: pronunciation of...

‘A Chorus Line’ at Olney Theatre Center by Amanda Gunther

One! Singular sensation is dancing its way into your heart as Olney Theatre Center presents the sensational Tony Award-Winning Best Musical A Chorus Line, with music by Marvin Hamlisch, lyrics by...

‘Much Ado About Nothing’ at Annapolis Shakespeare Company by Amanda Gunther

Grab your beach towels and get ready for a sassy summer sizzler the likes you thought you could never experience with Shakespeare! Much Ado About Nothing slides into town for a limited three week...

‘Into the Woods’ at Annapolis Summer Garden Theatre by Amanda Gunther

“I wish— I wish to go to the festival! I wish to lift the magic spell that’s cursed upon my house!” I wish — I wish— so many wishes, but they’ll only come true if you venture Into The Woods at the...

‘P.O. Box Unabomber’ at Single Carrot Theatre by Amanda Gunther

Summer stirs up a controversial new work over at Single Carrot Theatre in Baltimore as they present P.O. Box Unabomber, a new work by Zdrava Kamenova and Gergana Dimitrova. Presented in conjunction...

‘Stage IV’ at The Mobtown Players by Amanda Gunthers

An intriguing new look at life and death and all the things that go with it closes out the 15th season at The Mobtown Players. As a part of their Mobtown Playwright’s Group annual presentation, Stage...

‘Seussical the Musical’ at Laurel Mill Playhouse by Amanda Gunther

Oh the things you will hear! Oh the things you will see! Bring your kids! Bring your spouse! As Seussical the Musical Takes to the stage at Laurel Mill Playhouse! What wonders you’ll see, what...

‘Behind the Barricades at Toby’s’-Part One: An Interview with Les Misèrables Co-Director Toby Orenstein by Amanda Gunther

The Great Revolution has arrived! The barricade has arisen at Toby’s Dinner Theatre of Columbia with the regional premier of Broadway’s 4th longest running musical, Les Misèrables. Winner of 8 Tony...

‘A Murder is Announced’ at Cockpit in Court by Amanda Gunther

A murder is announced: to take place at the time of 8:00 pm, on Fridays and Saturdays, and recurring on Sunday afternoons at 2:00 pm in the upstairs cabaret space of Cockpit in Court. Do be present,...

‘Me and My Girl’ at Cockpit in Court by Amanda Gunther

Your lordships, your worships, your fish ‘n’ chips, you are cordially invited to spend an evening at Hereford Hall in Hampshire to meet the new Earl of Hereford; a jolly ride out to the Essex...

‘Shrek the Musical’ at Columbia Center for Theatrical Arts Inc. by Amanda Gunther

It’s a big, bright, beautiful world over at the Columbia Center for Theatrical Arts Inc., as the teen professional theatre troupe presents Shrek the Musical. A rousing fairytale the likes of which...

‘The Second City: America All Better!!’ at Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company by Amanda Gunther

America: land of substances. Land of stereotypes and instant gratification. Land of problems. Land of racism, with inequality and injustice for all. But it’s ok because things have gotten much better....

Capital Fringe Review: ‘Kids in Space’ by Amanda Gunther

10…9…8…strap yourselves in for a blast off into space as you travel along with the Global Interplanetary Space Corps. Captain Blappten and First Mate Kate are recruiting new members to join their...

Capital Fringe Review: ‘Haute Mess’ by Amanda Gunther

Bitches! It’s getting’ HAUTE in here! That’s right— you heard me! Fringe’s most outrageous dragalicious extravaganza is blowing up the world inside Redrum at Fort Fringe. Presented by Landless Theatre...

Capital Fringe Review: ‘The Deadly Seven’ by Amanda Gunther

The Deadly Seven comes to this year’s Capital Fringe Festival through Ten14 Productions. With a great message to send the public, the show needs a serious restructuring in regards to framework and...

‘The Tale of the Allergist’s Wife’ at Bowie Community Theatre by Amanda Gunther

Self-discovery penned into a witty and poignant modern comedy is exactly what awaits you at the Bowie Community Theatre this summer as they present their production of The Tale of the Allergist’s Wife...

‘She Loves Me’ at Infinity Theatre Company by Amanda Gunther

Appeasing the senses in the summertime has never been simpler than taking a stroll down to the Infinity Theatre Company as they present the charming, witty, deliciously lush 1963 romantic musical...

Capital Fringe Review: ‘Disco Jesus and the Apostles of Funk’ by Amanda Gunther

Can a little funk save your soul? How about the funky savior? If so then boogie on down to the Baldacchino Gypsy Tent Bar at the Capital Fringe Festival to see Disco Jesus and the Apostles of Funk. A...

‘Fiddler on the Roof’ at Spotlighters Theatre by Amanda Gunther

If I were a rich man, I would buy you all tickets to go to the Audrey Herman Spotlighters Theatre’s production of Fiddler on the Roof where they are stirring up new traditions! The hit Broadway...

‘The Book of Mormon’ at The Kennedy Center by Amanda Gunther

“Hello! My name is Elder Gunther and I’m here to spread the word!” Spread the word that a great life changing book is sweeping into the Nation’s Capital and taking sold out audiences by storm! With a...

‘Twelfth Night’ at The Maryland Shakespeare Festival by Amanda Gunther

Be not afraid of greatness, for some are born great, some achieve greatness, and others have greatness thrust upon them. The audiences of The Maryland Shakespeare Festival’s Good Will Tour Production...

‘Tartuffe’ at Annapolis Shakespeare Company by Amanda Gunther

Bodies are humorous! A fact well proven by Annapolis Shakespeare Company in their highly physical comedy being presented this summer. Playing on Tuesdays throughout July and August the company brings...

‘The Rainbow Plays’ at Baltimore Playwrights Festival by Amanda Gunther

Kicking off the first of four productions in this year’s Baltimore Playwrights Festival, area playwright Rich Espey presents his newest work The Rainbow Plays, a series of seven ten-minute productions...

‘Annie’ at Pasadena Theatre Company by Amanda Gunther

The sun has come out at the Pasadena Theatre Company as they present their summer production of Annie. A children’s classic and a favorite of the young and young at heart, this well-recognized fun...

‘Much Ado About Nothing’ at Laurel Mill Playhouse by Amanda Gunther

Summer is well underway as the Laurel Mill Playhouse presents its Annual Summer Youth Shakespeare Theatre and their production of Much Ado About Nothing. Directed by Michael V. Hartsfield, this...

Jane C. Boyle on Playing Reverend Mother in ‘Nunsense’ at Toby’s Baltimore

The irreverent comedy Nunsense is really serving up the laughs over at Toby’s Dinner Theatre of Baltimore! This sensational summer comedy is bringing a quintet of seriously silly nuns to the stage for...

‘Taming of the Shrew’ at Chesapeake Shakespeare Company by Amanda Gunther

Be prepared to wrangle up a tempest in the form of a lady, that is, as Chesapeake Shakespeare Company presents the second half of its rotating repertory outdoor summer series at the Patapsco Female...

Landless Theatre Company’s Third Annual Mashup Festival: ‘Re-Animated Edition’ by Amanda Gunther

Landless Theatre Company’s Third Annual Mashup Festival brought two teams of super creative genius together to form one long running festival of hilarity and hysterics, combining the most unlikely...

‘Social Security’ at Cockpit in Court by Amanda Gunther

The old saying goes, “When Momma ain’t happy – ain’t nobody happy.” And naturally Momma isn’t going to be happy after being dumped in her eldest daughter’s upscale New York City apartment after...

‘Angel Street’ at Olney Theatre Center by Amanda Gunther

A delightfully twisted suspenseful drama lights up the stage at Olney Theatre Center this summer as they present the classic Victorian thriller Angel Street. Directed by John Going, this sharply...

An Interview with The Beaux’ Stratagem’s Eric Poch by Amana Gunther

Swash-swash! Buckle-buckle! The clang of highwaymen’s swords are echoing asunder at Everyman Theatre in their production of The Beaux’ Stratagem. I got the chance to sit down with ensemble member Eric...

‘Gypsy’ at Cockpit in Court by Amanda Gunther

Hold onto your hats and hallelujah! Momma’s gonna show it to you because everything is coming up Roses this summer season as Cockpit in Court presents Gypsy, with music by Jule Styne and lyrics by...