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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

ON THE VERGE

May 9, 2016

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

ATLANTIC BEACH EXPERIMENTAL THEATRE REVIEW by DICK KEREKES & LEISLA SANSOM dualcritics@comcast.net opened “,” a provocative play by , in Atlantic Beach, Florida on May 6, 2016. The show will run through May 22. Visit abettheatre.com or call (904) 249-7177 for additional information and reservations. The Dual Critics invite you

FINE ARTS HONORS SHOWCASE — Episcopal School of Jacksonville

May 2, 2016

Arlington·Comedy·Dance·Dual Critics·Feature·Local Musicians·Music·On Stage·Theatre·Theatre Reviews

by Dick Kerekes & Leisla Sansom dualcritics@comcast.net The is celebrating its 50th Anniversary all year long in 2016. On April 28, they continued their celebration by presenting “Fine Arts Honors Showcase” in the Munnerlyn Theatre on its Southside Campus. The two-hour show featured students in band, theatre, dance, chorus and

The Classics of Rogers & Hammerstein

May 2, 2016

Classical Music·Feature·Intracoastal·Music·On Stage

Providence School Spring Choral Showcase Review Dick Kerekes & Leisla Sansom dualcritics@comcast.com Jacksonville’s Providence School presented its annual Spring Choral Showcase on Friday, April 29, 2016; the event was held on its campus at 2701 Hodges Boulevard, in the sanctuary of the New Life Christian Fellowship. The event was a

“Mamma Mia!” All about Having a Good Time

May 2, 2016

Dance·Downtown·Feature·On Stage·Theatre

It’s a travel day for the cast of and has traded in her dancing shoes for her running shoes. Despite giving herself an extra hour and a half to prepare for press after for the bus ride from the airport, she’s still behind schedule and apologetically flustered. “We were flying

Players by The Sea’s 2016 – 2017 Season

April 26, 2016

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

is announcing its 2016-2017 Season! This line up was chosen as a reflection of the community and culture, presenting a diverse range of exciting and thoroughly entertaining shows. Featuring Tony award winning productions, including Into The Woods, City of Angels, as well as two World Premieres from Local Playwrights, this

Hal Holbrook – creative Twain

April 26, 2016

Feature·Fleming Island·On Stage·Orange Park·Spoken Word·Theatre Reviews

Hal Holbrook, at an impressive 91 years of age, continues his 62 year tour performing his legendary impression of Mark Twain and interpretation of the 19th Century American author’s work. I had the exquisite pleasure of attending his performance at the Thrasher Horne Center for the Arts. The lighting and

“ALL THE WAY” politics revealed

April 25, 2016

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

PLAYERS BY THE SEA THEATRE REVIEW DICK KEREKES & LEISLA SANSOM dualcritics@comcast.net Politics seems to be on every American’s mind at this time, with news about the presidential race filling television screens and newspapers throughout the country. The timing of the opening at Players by the Sea of “All the

“THE EXPLORERS CLUB” a wild and crazy farce

April 25, 2016

Comedy·Dual Critics·Feature·On Stage·San Marco·Theatre·Theatre Reviews

THEATRE JACKSONVILLE THEATRE REVIEW DICK KEREKES & LEISLA SANSOM dualcritics@comcast.net opened the “,” a wild and crazy farce, at 2032 San Marco Boulevard in Jacksonville, Florida on April 22, 2016. The production will run through May 7; visit theatrejax.com or call 904 396-4425 for additional information and reservations. Playwright wrote

5 & Dime Theatre Cabaret: An Evening of Song

April 19, 2016

Downtown·Feature·On Stage

presented a two-night benefit cabaret on April 14 – 15, 2016 at their theatre home at 700 East Union Street, in Jacksonville, Florida. This was the finest evening of song we have ever heard in thirty-six years of covering the theatre scene in this area. Oh, we have seen some

THE NORTHEAST FLORIDA PREMIERE OF “ONCE”

April 19, 2016

Feature·Fleming Island·Music·On Stage·Orange Park·Theatre

ONCE, winner of eight 2012 Tony Awards® including Best Musical and winner of the 2013 Grammy Award for Best Musical Theater Album, will play the for a limited engagement of two shows on Sunday, May 1 at 2 PM and 7 PM. This will be the Northeast Florida Premiere for the