Exactly what we need.
RED EMMA & THE MAD MONK
“A winning new musical…the sweet, sui generis “Red Emma & the Mad Monk” qualifies as a late summer discovery.”
—Elizabeth Vincentelli, New York Times
“Like Tony Kushner’s masterpiece Angels in America, it’s also a magical mash-up that we both deserve and need in a time when the Mueller investigation feels like our only hope.” — Keith Paul Medelis, Theatre Is Easy
“Co-creators Roblan and Katie Lindsay (who also directs) are saying what we want to say. Don’t we all want to “dox” the White House?”
— Keith Paul Medelis, Theatre Is Easy
“Red Emma and the Mad Monk is the theatre we need right now… At the end of 2016, we resorted to liberal hand holding. In 2018, Roblan and Lindsay have other plans. Please listen. Then take action. It’s an easy as ordering a pizza.”
— Keith Paul Medelis, Theatre is Easy
Inspired!
—Joe Lombardi
”The creative team did truly inspired work in mounting this production…The lighting, costumes and, in particular, the direction of Red Emma and the Mad Monk inventively showcased this unique musical. Some impressive new voices in theater worth a serious listen.”
—theaterreviewsfrommyseat.com
HARRY & THE THIEF
”Tubman, clearly, is having a cultural moment, and it’s a pleasure to meet a version of her that twins heroism and humanness….Ms. Gilmer means the time-hopping play to be a trunk show with a mix of cinematic styles, and Katie Lindsay’s production gamely takes up that challenge.”
—Laura Collins-Hughes, New York Times
“Director Katie Lindsay has innovative and clever ideas throughout the piece… The most innovative staging was the standing lamps without shades. Each actor had one when they moved through the night on their escape. They used them as trees, bushes, and other forestry objects to hide. It was such a beautiful use of light and movement.”
—Theater in the Now
Innovative!
–Theater in the Now
Irresistibly!
—Front Row Center
“The ensemble seamlessly maneuvers choreographed montages that throw the audience into the whirlwind of the story. The synced movement, the humor, and the top-notch performances make the show irresistibly entertaining, but what makes it truly special is the skillful integration of contemporary race issues into the action.” — Front Row Center