Woodruff takes a trip to Africa with Yale Rep

There has been a run of stark stage thrillers set in Africa: “Groundswell’’ at the Lyric Stage Company, “The Overwhelming’’ at Company One, and now “Battle of Black and Dogs,’’ beginning previews tonight at Yale Repertory Theatre. Over the phone from New Haven, director Robert Woodruff chuckles politely at the idea his production is part of a trend. (Full article: 939 words)

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