Theatre Blog of Darryl Maximilian Robinson

ESC'S DARRYL MAXIMILIAN ROBINSON PROVIDES A 2026 MINI-REVIEW OF ILLUMINATION'S "MINIONS AND MONSTERS" AT THE REGAL CINEMAS LA LIVE!: First, let me say, Illumination's"Minions and Monsters" is a very funny movie, a charmer of the summer film season, and a film entire families and groups of friends should go see not only for the many laughs, but cinema history it provides for an entire generation of young people and older adults unaware of how Hollywood began. This film homages those real beginnings within the context of a mythical fairy tale and animated screen adventure that is absolutely hilarious! Featuring a lively and period evocative score by John Powell, a fine and tight display of editing by Gregory Perier, and distinguished production presentation in all other elements of design ( including outstanding animation, sound and special effects ), Director, screenwriter and veteran voice performer Pierre Coffin successfully takes th...

1997 CHICAGO JOSEPH JEFFERSON CITATION AWARD WINNER DARRYL MAXIMILIAN ROBINSON FOR "MASTER HAROLD AND THE BOYS" AT THE MUCH-MISSED HEARTLAND CAFE STUDIO THEATRE OF ROGERS PARK RECALLS TWO WONDERFUL 1980S SUMMERS ONSTAGE AT THE ENCHANTED HILLS PLAYHOUSE OF SYRACUSE, INDIANA!: Long before 52-year-long Chicag-born and stage-trained thespian Darryl Maximilian Robinson, Founder, Artistic Director and Producer of the multiracial theatre groups The Excaliber Shakespeare Company of Chicago and The Excaliber Shakespeare Company Los Angeles Archival Project would be honored ( in the 1990s ) for his work in The Windy City, he was blessed to be honored for his stage work at a more rural area of his beloved Midwest. "The News-Sentinel's first seasonal Reviewer's Recognition Award to a local or area thespian is bestowed upon Darryl Maximilian Robinson, a 6-foot-4-inch, 150-pound young professional whose stage presence, charisma and talent say to both intuit...