“Matters of etiquette, rules and styles of play inform. To Wodehouse, the only way to really find a true character is to play golf with him,” writes Penny-Lynn Cookson.

“Survival dictates new directions. ‘Beyond the Stage’ is expanding our experiences of theatre by allowing us to witness and explore exciting new paths,” writes Penny-Lynn Cookson.

“As the ring-master of inventions and deceptions, Wyke is supremely confident that in the real world of crime, who could possibly outthink him?” writes Penny-Lynn Cookson.

“It was Sara Farb’s finale, a stationary no-holding-back solo, guaranteed to rouse emotions, that wrenched the audience to an eruption of applause. Impressive, but still not quite enough to fill the void,” writes Penny-Lynn Cookson.

“Their shared dreams rise and fall, worn down by circumstances caused by a multitude of factors. These include the onset of the Great Depression, economic uncertainty, job losses and racism,” writes Penny-Lynn Cookson.

“Improv is hard work. If the goal of Murder-on-the-Lake is to take very good care of its audience, this production succeeds admirably,” writes Penny-Lynn Cookson.

“The delight of this production owes much to its buoyant, genuine performances, fine direction, imaginative minimalist staging, creepy sounds and lively puppets,” writes Penny-Lynn Cookson.

“‘It Don’t Mean a Thing If It Ain’t Got That Swing’ and swing audiences certainly did when Duke Ellington composed this jazz classic with lyrics by Irving Mills in 1931 and performed it at Harlem’s famous Cotton Club,” writes Penny-Lynn Cookson, highlighting one of several standout show at the Shaw Festival’s Spiegeltent this summer.

“THE HOUSE THAT WILL NOT STAND” *** (out of 5) Jackie Maxwell Studio Theatre, 2 hours 30 minutes, one intermission. Ends Oct 12. Writer: Marcus Gardley. Director: Philip Akin. A drama about the