Theater Uncorked’s ‘Sideman’ Take Darkly Humorous Look at the Jazz World

‘Sideman’ – Written by Warren Leight; Directed by Russell R. Greene. Presented by Theater Uncorked at the Plaza Theater at the Boston Center for the Arts, 539 Tremont St. Boston, through May 7.

by Mike Hoban

As anyone who has attempted to make a living from the arts will tell you, the problem with being a starving artist is that the romance of that notion doesn’t usually measure up to the reality of living it. Performing onstage or creating art in the studio may fill your soul, but it doesn’t always pay the bills. So like an alcoholic or an addict chasing booze and drugs, those consumed by their art often prioritize their passion over everything else, including relationships with those who love and depend on them.

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