Review: Scientific Americans

Michael Blake (photo credit: Andrée Lanthier)

Mighton by the Numbers

Sidemart at Segal examines issues and offers entertainment

by Chris Lane

We all know that working for the military can take over your life. And that they are always watching you. Or is it the Soviets who are watching you? Scientific Americans, by Canadian playwright John Mighton, presents numerous questions and possible answers in a sharp, witty and multifaceted depiction of a young scientist getting drawn into the harsh world of American military research.

Review: Whiteman’s Whiskey Comedy Revue: One of Everything for the Boys

Where The Boys Are

A Festive revue just in time

by Chris Lane

Sidemart Theatrical Grocery’s latest version of their Whiteman’s Whiskey Comedy Revue, entitled One of Everything for the Boys, is simple, charming and wonderfully entertaining. It is a witty and clever piece of satirical theatre which is hard not to like. 

The Upstage Interview: Sidemart Theatrical Grocery

How Stupid It Can Get

Upstage Contributor  Alison Louder  spoke wiith  SideMart Theatrical Grocery about Whiteman’s Whiskey Comedy Revue.  Below is an abridged version edited by Estelle Rosen, CharPo editor-in-chief.

UPSTAGE

Tell us about Whiteman’s Whiskey Comedy Revue.

SIDEMART

The show is based on 1950s format of a lot of white performers being on TV such as Dean Martin and others. A satire on inherent racism and sexism that was prevalent in a lot of the old comedy that people took at face value.