Archive for October 2025
The Elephant Man
A Theater Review Currently at the Erie Playhouse is a Tony Award-winning tale of a person so initiallydowntrodden that all he aspired to be was recognized as a human being. “The Elephant Man” by Bernard Pomerance tells the true-life story of John Merrick, aman afflicted with odd skin, facial and bone afflictions that were so…
Read MoreThe Forgotten School Orchard
(A Very Delayed Essay) I began writing this essay last October but never got around to completing it–what with other life obligations: two jobs, maintaining my website, ErieCulture.Guru, and handling the closing of my father, Robert Knepp’s estate. But now, one year later, it’s October again, I feel compelled to finish it and offer it…
Read MoreManhattan Short Film Festival at The Movies at Meadville A Review
When was the last time you saw a movie from Bulgaria? Recently local cinephiles were treated to an annual event that showcases outstanding short films from around the world. And vote their opinions with fellow moviegoers at 500+other venues across the globe. Yes, it’s back. For one night only, the “Manhattan Short” film festival returned…
Read MoreThe Odd Couple [ The Female Version ] A Theater Review
When I first heard about “The Odd Couple – The Female Version,”legendary playwright Neil Simon’s reboot of his most famous show at a new venue,I knew I had to attend. Here, kicking off its inaugural production at a space dubbed the “PennySmith Theater” at 114 Cussewago Square, Meadville Community Theatre offeredattendees a new take on…
Read MoreThe Addams Family Review
The Addams Family- A Musical Comedy A Theater Review They’re creepy and kooky Mysterious and spooky They’re all together ooky The Addams Family(The Addams Family television show theme) That pretty much describes anyone who’s not acquainted with the Addams Family, be it from the 1960’s black-and-white TV program or the several Hollywood remakes. They’re a…
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