Wallbyrd Theatre Co. departs from its usual Shakespearean-themed offerings with Edward Albee’s play about a frustrated middle-aged couple.
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Theater review: WallByrd’s ‘Macbeth’
It takes all of five minutes for a fight to break out. As the lights dim in the grand Lyric Theatre, a bass-driven rock song blares and cast members in dystopian military garb rush the stage. A battle ensues, and only the strong survive. Such a violent beginning for WallByrd’s latest show, “Macbeth,” establishes two […]
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Theater review: WallByrd’s ‘The Importance of Being Earnest’
A societal farce written in 1895 might seem like a dusty, dull choice for a younger theater company’s season. But it aligns perfectly for Wallbyrd Theatre Co., whose mission is “Based in classics. Infused with art.” The company’s seasons often draw from Artistic Director Virginia Monte’s love of classics and extensive design experience, spicing up […]
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WallByrd flies the coop
Virginia Monte and her theater company, WallByrd, have produced successful, unique interpretations of classic theater works. The group is now preparing for an exciting 2017
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Fringe 2016: What we want to see again
The First Niagara Rochester Fringe Festival — well, now known as the KeyBank Rochester Fringe Festival — ended its record-setting fifth year on September 24, and our staff has just about recovered from the arts overload. The 10-day festival had around 67,000 attendees this year, and sold out 115 shows — from theater, dance, and […]
