Irwin will discuss the many facets of being a critic; the responsibility the critic has in bringing a fair appraisal of a
stage production; the theatre flavor of the West coast versus the East coast; and many other related subjects.

He's also an attorney and writer, having penned "Live, Die, Live Again," based on a personal experience that he had, where he literally dropped dead in his home as he was alone, but was able to survive and work his way back to a level of excellent health.