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The Ecstasy of Victoria WoodhullReviewed by Iris MannHollywood FringeThrough June 23Ashley Ford’s solo performance as the fascinating historical figure, Victoria Woodhull, engages rapt attention on an intellectual level. Learning about the life of this woman, who was so much ahead of her time, is an educational experience, and it is hard to understand why she […]
Mr. ChonkersReviewed by Dana MartinHollywood FringeRECOMMENDEDJohn Norris is a serious actor who doesn’t take anything too seriously and the outcome is very funny. Mr. Chonkers defies definition. It’s a late-night rendezvous with the absurd — a completely ridiculous and thoroughly enjoyable 50 minutes.The evening is full of good old-fashioned silliness. Mr. Chonkers emerges from the […]
Made in America Reviewed by Julyza CommodoreHollywood FringeThru June 24 RECOMMENDEDIf you’re looking to be taken on a journey by one woman who insists on taking you on a rollercoaster ride of emotions all while having a smile on her face majority of the time, look no further. Made in America is a one-woman show performed […]
Housewife ’52 Reviewed by Julia StierHollywood FringeThrough June 25RECOMMENDEDHow to describe Housewife ’52? Part musical, part physical theater, it is at times disorienting, yet wholly and completely captivating.Created by John Wuchte with music direction by Michael Teoli, this highly percussive piece incorporates hypnotic drumming, and precise, almost animalistic choreography, to elevate the woes of the […]
Beautiful MonsterzReviewed by Iris MannHollywood FringeThrough June 21This is a very timely play by writer-director Steven Vlasak. It deals with the cult of celebrity —fame sought either for beauty, wealth or through unrelenting promotion, either by oneself or by others who have something to gain. People who pursue celebrity will tolerate virtually anything in service […]
André & DorineReviewed by Amanda L. AndreiLatino Theatre Company Through June 19RECOMMENDEDTap. Tap. Tap-tap-tap-tap-tap-tap – zzzzum! A cello strum interrupts furious typewriting, our introduction to an elderly couple in their simple flat: André (José Dault, Edu Cárcamo), a writer of thick, serious-looking books, and Dorine, a gifted cellist. They’re sparring without words, touch, or even […]
PODCAST: Stages of Our City: Episode 16, Part 2: Hollywood Fringe Preview Week With Dana Martin and Julyza CommodoreProduced by Julia StierIn Pat 2 of Episode 16, Dana and Julyza talk about “The Ramón Show: Spirtual Cheerleading,” “Tommy Cooper, I didn’t Let You Down Did I?,” “Signals,” “Dog,” “Hot Stuff,” “Noone Will Be Immune,” “Not That […]
PODCAST: Stages of Our City: Episode 16, Part 1: Hollywood Fringe Preview Week With Socks Whitmore and Joseph Klink Produced by Julia Stier In Part 1 of Epiosde 16, Socks and Joseph Discuss the following Fringe shows: “A Dream at the End of Time,” The Bearer of Bad News,” “Buskers Ball,” “Love Chicken,” “The Legend […]
