When I heard the name of local playwright Cricket Daniel’s new play, a lot of things popped into my head. The title, “I Shot Jennifer Lopez,” reminded me of the 1996 film, “I Shot Andy Warhol,” by Mary Harron about Valerie Solanas, the ’60s radical who wrote a screenplay she wanted Warhol to produce. He […]
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Lots and Lots of Coffee
Seven plays, creation to production, in 24 hours
I am not what anyone would call an experienced theater director. I have only two shows under my belt, both within the last two years. Basically, I’m making it up as I go, with only my years as an actor working for great directors to guide me. The upcoming 24/Seven Theater Project will not only […]
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Canceling Christmas
Local playwright Cricket Daniel premieres her newest show
It seems like every year we’re examining a new Cricket Daniel play at 2nd Street Theater and 2015 is no exception. Daniel has been writing and producing her shows steadily since 2009, releasing the full-length shows Couple Dating, Love, Laughter & Lucci, Gina Galdi & Guest and Helen on Wheels. She has also written Kentucky […]
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Not Your Stereotypical Gun-toting Grannie
Helen On Wheels rolls deep
The first three plays written by Cricket Daniel evoke a feeling more than they inspire emotion. The feeling of watching an 8-10 pm sitcom block with family, sprawled out on the couch, after a giant dinner. Her characters are archetypical with flashes of heart, but mostly serve as joke delivery machines and to accentuate the […]