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Factory Theater

Three people sit on a white floor in front of a textured white backdrop. The person closest to the camera poses with one hand on the floor, while the other two sit cross-legged in the background, appearing contemplative.

by Hugh Iglarsh | February 27, 2026

“Kubrickian” Teeters Between Cosmic Drama and Spacey Oddity Factory Theater’s overlong production has its moments, but it struggles to pull us into its sci-fi scenario.

A man in period clothing gently holds a feather near a womans shoulder from behind. The woman, dressed in a loose white shirt, looks ahead thoughtfully under warm stage lighting.

by Todd Hieggelke | February 4, 2026

Stage Top 5: February/March 2026

by Hugh Iglarsh | June 23, 2025

Curiously Relevant: A Review of “The Curious Circumstances of Louis Le Prince” at Factory Theater

by Tristan Bruns | February 28, 2025

Blast from the Past: A Review of “Kitty James and Destiny’s Trail to Oregon” at Factory Theater

Five actors face towards the camera, with a man in front wearing a suit and tie.

by Tristan Bruns | April 17, 2024

Politics and Pugilists: A Review of “The S Paradox” at Babes With Blades Theatre Company

A woman looks happy while holding a straw hat.

by Mary Wisniewski | April 16, 2024

Belle Époque: A Review of “Nana” at Trap Door Theatre

A woman wearing horns sits on steps next to a man sitting on the floor.

by Tristan Bruns | February 29, 2024

High and Mighty Gods: A Review of “Party at the Pantheon” at The Factory Theater

by Noel Schecter | January 17, 2023

No One Throws A Party Quite Like The Communist Party: A Review of Krugozor at The Factory Theater

by Noel Schecter | September 19, 2022

Drinking the Kool-Aid: A Review of The HOA at the Factory Theater

by Hugh Iglarsh | December 18, 2019

Commedia Delight: The Conspirators’ Wm. Bullion and Sid Feldman on Their Stylized Approach to Theatricality

by Neal Ryan Shaw | July 19, 2010

Review: The League of Awesome/Factory Theater

by Fabrizio O. Almeida | March 22, 2010

Hey! Dancin’!/Factory Theater

by Tom Lynch | December 28, 2009

Newcity’s Top 5 of Everything 2009: Stage

by Brian Hieggelke | December 16, 2009

End of the Zeroes: Greatest Hits of the Decade

by Brian Hieggelke | December 16, 2009

End of the Zeroes: Operating Budgets Then and Now

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