Laughs Abound With the "Church Basement Ladies"
Who are those women behind the door of the fellowship hall? WCVE's ATC theater critic John Porter visits with the Church Basement Ladies.
John Porter
WCVE Public Radio Theatre Critic John Porter can be heard during NPR’s All Things Considered. He is also the co-host of Time for the Blues.
Articles by John Porter
Take A Trip Back In Time With "Stupid Kids"
A 1980's play with a 1950's feel -- WCVE's afternoon theater critic John Porter takes aim at Stupid Kids.
"Children's Hour" an Interesting Choice
Can a rarely done American classic get a new life? WCVE's All Things Considered theater critic John Porter looks at "The Children's Hour."
Peter Green, Mike Bloomfield and MORE! John Answers Questions! Henry Questions Answers!
Join us this week for Time for the Blues (4/1/12) as we're featuring Peter Green, the originator of Fleetwood Mac! We'll also sample some of the later career of legendary guitarist Mike Bloomfield as well as some new stuff! For a treat, we'll dip into our mailbag here--your questions are way better than our answers!
Mississippi Fred McDowell and Guitar Wizards!
What does Mississippi have to do with steak bones? No, we’re not talking springtime cook outs here--this is Time For The Blues not "Cookin’ With Henry". This week (3/25/12) we’ll feature an influential guitar master with a cool nickname and also more guitar wizards than you can shake a Stratocaster at. Bad grammar but great music, so find out what’s up our sleeve this week.
John’s Throwin’ the Blues!
Join us this week on Time for the Blues (2/26/12) as I'm throwing CDs around the studio and Henry plays the ones that don't hit him! I warned him to bring his catcher's gear into the studio! I have a feeling he'll be chucking a few back to match me! Who wins in this contest? You do! Look--I studied this instructional picture on how to throw them!
Swift Creek Mill Offers a Hilarious "39 Steps," Critic Says
Saboteurs and clowns: WCVE's All Things Considered reviewer John Porter takes a walk along the 39 steps.
"Lord of the Flies" a Mixed Bag
A plane crash, a desert island, a boulder, and a conch shell. Theatre critic John Porter looks at "Lord of the Flies," now playing at Henley Street Theatre.
"Always...Patsy Cline" a Surefire Hit, Reviewer Says
Virginia legend Patsy Cline gets the star treatment by WCVE's All Things Considered reviewer.
Critic Says "2 Boys In A Bed" a Powerful Production
The theater season starts back up with a bang. Theater critic John Porter reviews "2 boys in a bed."