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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

“The Little Mermaid,” a crowd-pleaser for young and old

June 12, 2016

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

THE LITTLE MERMAID THEATRE JACKSONVILLE REVIEW DICK KEREKES & LEISLA SANSOM dualcritics@comcast.net Theatre Jacksonville and sponsor Acosta Sales & Marketing opened the final show of its 96th season on June 10th, 2016, with Disney’s “,” a crowd-pleaser for audiences young and old. Performances will continue through June 26th, at 2032

ALHAMBRA AFTER DARK with “The Rat Pack”

June 12, 2016

Dual Critics·Southside·Theatre·Theatre Reviews

A DUAL CRITICS REVIEW by DICK KEREKES & LEISLA SANSOM dualcritics@comcast.net The Dual Critics took a four-hour trip to Las Vegas on June 8, 2016 but never went beyond the city limits of Jacksonville. Instead, we went to our first experience at . The Alhambra’s owners have presented ten such

a unique, possibly a once-in-a-lifetime theatre experience – “LAUNDRY & BOURBON and LONE STAR”

June 7, 2016

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

LIMELIGHT THEATRE REVIEW DICK KEREKES & LEISLA SANSOM dualcritics@yahoo.com St. Augustine’s opened a unique, possibly a once-in-a-lifetime theatre experience on June 3, 2016 by using separate theatres to stage two one-act comedies, “” and “. ” Texas playwright (1951-2011) was known for “The Day They Shot John Lennon” and “Wild

How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying

June 6, 2016

Comedy·Feature·On Stage·Orange Park·Theatre·Theatre Reviews

Starring: Brandon Leoparti as J. Pierrepont Finch Tim DeBorde as J.B. Biggley Breanna Shuman as Rosemary Pilkington Courtney Russell as Smitty Jacob Taylor as Bud Frump Theresa Buchanan as Miss Jones Steve Cohn as Mr. Twimble Steve Conrad as Wally Wompee Aimee Low as Hedy LaRue Evan Bowen as Mr.

Surviving a Shipwreck: A Family-Friendly Theatrical Romp at Players by the Sea

June 5, 2016

Comedy·Feature·Jacksonville Beach·On Stage·Theatre

BY BRADLEY AKERS AND KAITI BARTA Event: Shipwrecked! An Entertainment Venue: Players by the Sea, 106 6th St. N., Jacksonville Beach Date: June 3-June 18 Tickets: $10-$23 Contact: www.playersbythesea.org Read the Dual Critics review at: http://folioweekly.com/2016/06/05/shipwrecked-an-entertainment-the-amazing-adventures-of-louis-de-rougemont-as-told-by-himself/ How can three people journey from 18th Century England to a cluster of islands off

“Shipwrecked! An Entertainment – The Amazing Adventures of Louis De Rougemont (as told by himself)”

June 5, 2016

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

SHIPWRECKED! PLAYERS BY THE SEA THEATRE REVIEW DICK KEREKES & LEISLA SANSOM dualcritics@comcast.net opened a three-weekend run of “” in their Studio Theatre on June 3, which will remain on stage through June 18, 2016. Performances are at 106 6th Street North, in Jacksonville Beach, Florida. Call 904-249-0289 or visit

Who’s the fairest? “SNOW WHITE”

May 30, 2016

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

ALHAMBRA CHILDREN’S THEATRE REVIEW DICK KEREKES & LEISLA SANSOM dualcritics@comcast.net Children’s theatre is alive and well at , at 12000 Beach Boulevard in Jacksonville, Florida, which frequently offers matinee productions designed for children. During a recent visit, we, along with some 250 elementary school students, saw a delightful version of

THE COMPARABLES AT THE 5 & DIME

May 14, 2016

Downtown·Feature·Neighborhoods·On Stage·Theatre·Theatre Reviews

by , explores women’s office dynamics and modern feminism, in the cut-throat world of high-end real-estate. This is the Southeastern debut of the play, so unless you saw it in Seattle last year, it’ll be new to you. The produced the play. The script’s feminism gets a little heavy-handed, and

BRAVO! Once was incredible.

May 11, 2016

Fleming Island·On Stage·Orange Park·Theatre·Theatre Reviews

Starring: Sam Cieri as Guy Mackenzie Lesser-Roy as Girl Patricia Bartlett as Baruska Jenn Chandler as Bank Manager John Hays as Billy Bristol Pomeroy as Da Theodora Silverman as Ivanka Issac Haas as Andrej Liam Fennecken as Svec Dan Tracy as Eamon Agnel Lin as Emcee Nyssa Duchow as Ex-girlfriend

BLITHE SPIRIT – a ghostly comedy

May 9, 2016

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

ALHAMBRA THEATRE & DINING REVIEW DICK KEREKES & LEISLA SANSOM dualcritics@comcast.net Jacksonville’s has a special treat on tap through June 5, 2016. On stage at 12000 Beach Boulevard is “,” which opened on May 4, and is one of the most unique and interesting comedies ever written. The play was