Tracey Paleo – Gia On The Move I don’t generally add vulgar expletives to my reviews. Mostly because it’s practically never necessary. And those kinds of expressions, as a rule, do nothing to critique a show any better. In the case of, THE OPPOSITE OF LOVE, however, they were the first thoughts in my head. … Read more
Martín Hernández – Stage Raw Skimpy on plot but packed with vocal talent, this musical comedy follows an alienated young woman on her bumpy journey of self-discovery. Read more… Tracey Paleo – Gia On The Move ADVENTURES IN THE GREAT BEYOND is a wacky, anti-rebel-girl, musical, relationship romp in utopian new age spirituality. Honestly, though, … Read more
Tracey Paelo – Gia On The Move. As is her trademark…actor, producer, fight choreographer Jen Albert who also plays the title role, is 100% committed to a display of historical context about an ancient, iron-age war in Celtic Britannia, and the legendary woman who, for a brief glorious moment, brought the disunified tribes together to … Read more
Harker Jones – BroadwayWorld Relationships are complicated. And whether it’s marriage, friendship, or with your cat, they become exponentially more complicated when there are more than two people involved, which is what gay married thirtysomethings Josh (Noah Bridgestock) and Alex (James Hayden Rodriguez) discover through their open relationship when Josh breaks the cardinal sin of … Read more
Deborah Klugman – Stage Raw Titles don’t always alert you to what plays are about, but with Rajiv Joseph’s Gruesome Playground Injuries, the appellation is pretty much on the mark. Divided into eight scenes, this 75 minute one-act revolves around the relationship between two grievously wounded individuals. Kayleen (Sara Rae Foster) and Doug (Jeff Ward) … Read more
Les Spindle – Frontiers L.A. This offbeat autobiographical piece by writer-director-performer Dr. Merle Conscious Soden, subtitled Homeless to Hollywood, makes up for lapses in technical polish with sly humor, heart and sincerity. Read more… Now running through September 19.