Stage Takes

Soft Animal at The Broadwater

The history of human evolution in about 45 minutes: exceedingly hilarious, phenomenal, one of the best shows I will see this season! George Aivaliotis communicates through clown work and physical comedy, creating an immersive, psychedelic, variety one-man show. Aivaliotis has such great energy and connects with the audience throughout the show. Quick and hilarious costume changes that occur, images that will not leave my mind – on a positive note. True theater magic in which the performer rolls with what the audience gives him. Absurdist theater that is about everything and nothing at the same time. Maybe a small issue, but I believe there are specific ways to hold a prop gun on stage. I could be mistaken, but otherwise everything was great.

The Club of Broken Fasts at The Broadwater

What a delightful show and terrific ensemble piece! Come see this show for a fun time. I don’t know much about this theater company but it feels like my high school self’s dream come true, retellings of modern classics in a Shakespearean style (hence the About the Project written in iambic pentameter).Broken Fasts = Breakfast, The Breakfast Club! It’s an interesting concept. A co-director stepped in for a missing actor, last minute, but not a beat was missed! I liked the way the actors worked with the needed accommodations was top notch professionalism. Hilarious translation of classic lines from The Breakfast Club, such as, “Eat you my shorts!” and more. Great use of the set and lighting, theater that felt magical through the way they conducted transitions between scenes. Well-crafted characters with phenomenal execution. Everything had extreme detail to it.

And What of the Children at The Broadwater

A very intense, emotional-driven show. Themes that might be deeply disturbing but important to bring to the stage. Haunting, sinister, and uncomfortable at times, but you become interested in these character’s lives. Twists that will have audiences gripping their seats! I liked the transitions between scenes; not to give any spoilers, but I thought it was very creative and took us inside the minds of the characters in a way I have not seen before. I liked the juxtaposition of the tough themes and Hanna playing the voice of reason. I could not tell the relationship of Scott to the other actors by the way he behaved. Once it was revealed he was the older brother, I remained confused. The energy was low throughout the play, it seemed, and at times I wanted these characters to fight harder for their goals. The play began with a few light moments of humor but remained dark for the rest of the show, leaving little room for humanity and connection.

Amazing Sex Life of Rabbits at The Broadwater

Smart, hilarious, and surprisingly biting comedy that plays like a Christopher Durang fever dream. A simple concept at the start, but a play that examines class, relationships, and the needs between partners.A remarkably fun show with strong characters, sharp writing, excellent story, and a great dynamic between the characters. Very enjoyable show, the house was full and not a beat was missed. Top tier performances, hilarious physical comedy, and full of surprises. These actors all knock it out of the park! Strong characters, great chemistry and dynamic between the actors, and an excellent story. Some of the characters feel a little malleable. You find yourself, as the audience, questioning their choices. The show answers its own questions rather than leaving the audience to think about these themes.