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iPhoto caption: Photo by Dahlia Katz.

REVIEW: Rose Napoli writes the world of Mad Madge with a glittery, fun-filled gel pen

Overall, Mad Madge is a hoot, a compelling story rendered accessible and charming by Napoli’s text and Donaldson’s realization of it.

By Aisling Murphy / Apr 18, 2024
iPhoto caption: Rose Napoli appears as Margaret in her play Mad Madge. Photo by Dahlia Katz.

What is a feminist rom-com?

Rose Napoli reflects on Mad Madge, rom-coms, and the undeniable power of Patrick Swayze.

By Rose Napoli / Apr 17, 2024
PETE THE CAGED WILDMAN PLAYED BY DAN MOUSSEAU AND CATHERINE DE MEDICI PLAYED BY ROSE NAPOLI iPhoto caption: Photo by Dahlia Katz.

REVIEW: WILDWOMAN at Soulpepper is a magnificent beast

The show is daring, seductive, and unafraid to be absolutely unhinged: you will laugh, and you will be shocked.

By Andrea Perez / Oct 16, 2023
A photograph of Jordan Tannahill in front of a Wikipedia screenshot describing The Hum. There are red lines across the Wikipedia text, reminiscent of those on The Listeners' front cover. iPhoto caption: In Conversation with Jordan Tannahill. Composite image by Aisling Murphy.

When the Playwright Goes Prose: In Conversation with Jordan Tannahill

The Listeners is not a cult narrative, or a Stephen King-wannabe, or a Lolita aftershock — Tannahill’s second novel is a triumph all its own, posing urgent (and at times beautiful) questions against a distressing context of disinformation.

By Aisling Murphy / Sep 4, 2021