Kim’s Convenience
Aurora Theatre
through February 19, 2023

How impressive that Ins Choi chose to craft this production about a Korean
man who started a business that he thought could be like a 7-12. Obviously,
his gas station could adopt the 7-11 logo. But who would have thought that as
this play in Lawrenceville would take place, within a day or two, a
local bodega was attacked by robbers with knives? The message we need to
get out and adhere to is that we are all allegedly human and should act
accordingly. Language, clothing, skin tones, are just things. Those you may
feel are below you in status probably want the same things for their families as
we do.

Isabel & Moriah Curley-Clay did a great set and Rebecca Wear is directing the
cast of five players, with James Yi as store owner and Caroline Donica as his
daughter, Janet. The show runs in one act, about 90 minutes. Easy to get to,
free parking, and plenty of goodies. More info and tickets at
AuroraTheatre.com

Don Giovanni
Atlanta Opera
through January 29, 2023

Mozart was a composer who often drew upon his own personal identity, and
perhaps he did so in this opus which first played in Prague in 1787. Like
many shows it has been adapted a little many times, and for instance this is set
in America in the 1950s. Not sure if they are supposed to be Mafia or just
local goombas. But you will keep seeing the good guys vs. bad guys in the
streets and local bistro.

Directed by Kristine McIntyre, with the orchestra under the baton of Jan
Latham-Koenig the eight principal players get into one possibly improper
behavior after another. But, they are humans, and we all can err as we go
through our lives.

The opera runs about 3.5 hours including the 25 minute intermission. But,
fear not as Cobb Enerrgy Performing Arts Center is easy to get to, has a
reasobly priced garage, and comfortable seating.

Don Giovanni may not be the one to use to introduce the kiddies to Grand
Opera, but it is a typically fine production by our Atlanta Opera. More info
and tickets at AtlantaOpera.org