Articles by Anna Fuerstenberg
Theatre Review : You Will Remember Me
Don’t miss this well acted show as Roy Surette directs his farewell work as artistic director of the Centaur Theatre.
Intractable Woman Does Political Theatre Right
A must see show about the dangers of tyrannical governments and censorship.
Journeys: Artes Vivas de Loja Ecuador Theatre Festival Bests
Anna recounts the best works she saw while participating in Ecuador’s Artes Vivas de Loja theatre festival.
Grand Guignol : Mr. Goldberg Goes to Tel Aviv
Production focuses on absurdity of the middle east through the eyes of a Canadian/American novelist.
Yiddish Theatre : The Producers
Review of a perfect production which is funnier than the original when done in Yiddish.
Fringe Festival : Honesty Rents by the Hour Reviewed
The first fringe review is in and it is a winner.
Me and You : First Generation Immigrant Problems
Translated show at the MAI an imperfect reflection on the problems of being a first generation immigrant to Quebec.
Review: I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change
Dated musical has great acting and a set in a style best described as deconstructed minimalism with disco overtones
Montreal Indie Theatre Community Launch 2016
What should you look forward to in the season ahead? Everything!
Beethoven Lives Upstairs : A Must See
Young and old will appreciate this show with a stellar cast in a gorgeous theatre space.
A Teacher in the House: Heavy Subjects, Well Taught
Excellent one woman show tackles dyslexia and breast cancer, but still manages to shine.
SHE SAID/HE SAID : A review in dialogue
New show at the MAI by the Black Theatre Workshop searches for meaning through song and drama.
Caregiving At the Edge: Review of Another Home Invasion
Another Home Invasion focuses on dementia and the difficult role of the caregiver.
Bus Stops : Get Your Ticket and Take the Ride
Acrobatic cross-genre play makes its word premiere in English in Montreal. It’s a must see. Read on to find out why.
Review of Louis Riel at the Festival de Casteliers
Story of Métis leader based on Chester Brown’s book runs a little long but has some clever acts of puppetry within.
On This Day: Bourgeois Couples, Red Wine, and Angst
Show by Montreal playwright looks at how two couples struggle with their differences.
Pig Girl : An Empowering Face For the Marginalized
Pig Girl explores the emotional strength of a kidnapping victim and the sister who wants to rescue her.
Funny Girl An Inspired Show on Show Biz
Fanny Brice gets her day with some talented actors, great directing, and a marvelous set.