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An Interview with Ms. Pat

January 17, 2025

Words by Johvan Merilus From being a single mother in a tough Atlanta neighborhood to headlining her own comedy tour, “The Hot & Flashy” tour, Patricia Williams—better known by her stage name Ms. Pat—has built an impressive name for herself. With sheer grit and determination, Ms. Pat has risen above the challenges of poverty and adversity. She showcases her

Feature·On Stage·Theatre·Uncategorized

SOUTHERN FRIED FUNERAL Antics at the Alhambra

The Alhambra Theatre launches into 2025 with the fast-paced comedy, SOUTHERN FRIED FUNERAL, one of two plays by writing duo Osborne and Eppler. Set in Mississippi, SOUTHERN FRIED FUNERAL’s action takes place over several days in August in the home of Dorothy Frye (Peg Pachal), who has just lost her

A Super MAMMA MIA! Troupe Downtown

Unlike many of the numerous jukebox musicals around town this year, British

Theater in Jacksonville

Words by Johvan Merilus Jacksonville may be known for its beaches

Y-BAG ALUMNI CABARET REVIEW

August 4, 2016

Dual Critics·Feature·On Stage·Theatre·Theatre Reviews·Uncategorized

DICK KEREKES & LEISLA SANSON dualcritics@comcast.net went to a fabulous show at the on San Pablo Road in Jacksonville, Florida on July 28th, 2016. The show, which was repeated on July 29th, was a reunion celebration of the . During 1981 – 2005, Y-BAG produced twenty-five full-scale musicals; an annual

A unique two-person musical “The Last 5 Years”

August 2, 2016

Dual Critics·Feature·On Stage·St. Augustine·Theatre·Theatre Reviews

LIMELIGHT THEATRE REVIEW A DUAL CRITICS REVIEW BY DICK KEREKES & LEISLA SANSOM dualcritics@comcast.net St. Augustine’s and The Fountain of Youth Spa and Laser Center present composer-lyricist ’s unique two-person musical “,” which opened July 29th, 2016. The production will be on stage at 11 Old Mission Avenue in downtown

JOSEPH and the AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT

August 2, 2016

Dual Critics·Feature·Mandarin·On Stage·Theatre·Theatre Reviews

A Dual Critics Review by Dick Kerekes & Leisla Sansom dualcritics@comcast.net Northeast Florida Conservatory Theatre Review The opened the popular family-friendly musical “” on July 29th, 2016. Performances continue August 5th -7th in Jacksonville, Florida at 11363 San Jose Boulevard, Building 200. Call (904) 374-8639 or visit nfconservatory.org for tickets

Pablo Francisco talks to EU: Aug.18-20 at the Comedy Zone

July 29, 2016

Comedy·Feature·Mandarin·On Stage

Interviewing comedians is serious business. It requires control and skill to stay on task because often, the comedy can often derail the conversation. Comedian is known for bringing an arsenal of celebrity impressions and off the wall characters into his act and doing press is no exception. During a recent

Catch Their Scratch! “CATS”

July 25, 2016

Dual Critics·Feature·On Stage·Southside·Theatre·Theatre Reviews

FSCJ HIGH SCHOOL SUMMER MUSICAL THEATRE REVIEW A DUAL CRITICS REVIEW BY DICK KEREKES & LEISLA SANSOM dualcritics@comcast.net The and the opened the 11th edition of the Summer Musical Theatre Experience (SMTE) on July 22, 2016 with a revival of ’s “Cats,” with additional performances scheduled during July 23 –24

Memphis, Players By The Sea, Photos by Chance Usina & Ramona Ramadeen

Where Music Found A Common Chord “MEMPHIS” – Players by the Sea Theatre Review

July 25, 2016

Dual Critics·Feature·Jacksonville Beach·On Stage·Theatre·Theatre Reviews

PLAYERS BY THE SEA THEATRE REVIEW A DUAL CRITICS REVIEW BY DICK KEREKES & LEISLA SANSOM dualcritics@comcast.net Our friends at and the present “,” the dynamic 2010 Tony Award winner for Best Musical; the production opened July 22, 2016 and will remain on stage through August 13 at 106 6th

Stage Aurora Finds New Home at the Ritz

July 24, 2016

Downtown·LaVilla·On Stage·Theatre

is the new home for Jacksonville’s longest running African-American production company, Stage Aurora Theatrical Company. Stage Aurora has produced over 100 theatrical productions including Pulitzer Prize Winners Driving Miss Daisy, To Kill A Mockingbird, Fences, and The Piano Lesson, and Tony Award Winners The Color Purple and A Raisin in

“RED, WHITE AND SCREWED” – AWKWARD SILENCE

July 19, 2016

Atlantic Beach·Comedy·Dual Critics·Feature·On Stage·The Beaches·Theatre·Theatre Reviews

A DUAL CRITICS REVIEW by DICK KEREKES & LEISLA SANSOM dualcritics@comcast.net Awkward Silence JAX, a sketch comedy troupe founded in 2014, presented its latest Jacksonville performance during July 16-17, 2016 at to sold out audiences. They have previously performed in a number of shows in Northeast Florida, and branched out

“Constellations” In-The-Round at the Cummer

July 11, 2016

Dual Critics·Feature·On Stage·Riverside·Theatre·Theatre Reviews

The 5 & Dime Theatre Company A Dual Critics Review by Dick Kerekes & Leisla Sansom dualcritics@comcast.net The opened British playwright ’s thought-provoking “’’ on July 8, 2016. It will run at the in Jacksonville’s Riverside neighborhood through July 17. Visit www.the 5anddime.org for more information and tickets. Since its

Sounds & Soul of Memphis at Players by the Sea

July 5, 2016

Feature·Jacksonville Beach·On Stage·The Beaches·Theatre

In parts of Africa, the word Sankofa translates to proverb “it is not wrong to go back for that which you have forgotten.” It also refers to the Adrinka symbol represented by a mythical bird with its head turned backwards, taking an egg off its back in the stylized