Mayank Keshaviak – LA Weekly The theme of fathers and sons occupies well-trodden ground in the theater, but Joe Orrach’s exploration of his relationship with his Puerto Rican father is unique in its presentation. Having been a professional boxer and…
Neal Weaver – LA Weekly Elin Hampton’s play derives its comedy from the antics of an eccentric family. At 39, Molly (Cameron Meyer) has never escaped from the tyranny of her critical, exploitative parents, who have decided she’s a lesbian…
Pauline Adamek – LA Weekly An all-female production of Hamlet — why?! The gender-bending (and multicultural) casting permits this motley cast of women to tackle the tragedy’s meaty classic roles but adds nothing to the production. Rather, it distracts and…
Deborah Klugman – LA Weekly Adapter and director Ramon Monxi Flores weaves Mayan mythology into this otherwise predictable message drama about a gangbanger and his uncertain journey toward redemption. Originating from a 1992 script by Victor Tamayo, which focused primarily…
Les Spindle – Frontiers L.A. Following its aptly acclaimed 2000 world premiere run at the Hudson Theatre in Hollywood, the groundbreaking bare: A Pop Opera (now retitled bare: A Rock Musical) met with success off-Broadway and in regional theaters, developing…