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Mike talks with Miriam Bazensky, managing director of the Baltimore Playwrights Festival.

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There might be trouble in River City, but there is absolutely no trouble in Children’s Playhouse of Maryland’s production of Music Man Jr.

There are not enough superlatives in the dictionary to describe Toby Dinner Theatre of Baltimore’s practically flawless production of Dreamgirls.

There are a lot of things that need work in this production, but, in context of the Baltimore Playwrights Festival, it is the closest so far to what you would expect from a production in the actual theatre season.

Nitpicking aside, it was a great piece with a mostly great cast that is really worth seeing.

The Cockpit in Court Summer Theatre production of Hairspray will especially appeal to those that have never seen the show and have few preconceived notions about the characters. For those with preconceived notions, leave them at the door.

Overall, Self, Inc. was intriguing and different but a little confusing and unfocused.

The one thing that this show most needs is people going to see it. If you have not yet had a chance to pay a visit to The Mornington Players, the time is Closer than Ever.

The Baltimore Playwrights Festival is a great opportunity for playwrights to showcase their original work, but the combination of the issues with the script and the issues with the Fells Point Corner Theatre production led to an extremely problematic performance.