Stage Takes

Kittens at The Broadwater

Wow, this show blew me away! It had the heart and soul of Fringe in it, a strong message with excellent story and not too complicated design. Had to cry in my car before congratulating the writer; one of the few shows that made me cry. Expertly written (and performed) characters who have both conscious and unconscious goals that develop throughout the story. Historical fiction that bites into our soul, with no unneeded emphasis on sexuality. Shows the dualities of a woman’s experience living within a man’s world. This show has strong roots, and I can’t wait to see how it develops. One of my Fringe favorites.

Magnet of Chaos at The Broadwater

Sarah Lazarus is one of a kind! Sarah takes us on an interdimensional journey with Jennifer Coolidge and Bernie Sanders, both voiced by her, to find her own trauma. This piece was incredibly fun, super funny, and tackles raunchy themes.

The Eddies and the Pypers at Actors Company

Powerful show about death and grief, a strong subject for the stage. One of the few shows I have seen that made me cry. Very strong acting with an excellent supporting cast. Nice direction and good use of the stage. Because this was originally written for the screen (as stated in the program), I wanted to hate this but couldn’t – the story was excellent and philosophical in nature. It felt very written for the screen. Short scenes and quick blackouts. The audience would clap after every blackout even if it was just a transition scene.

Beth Wants the D at The Broadwater

An incredible one person show on mental health. Beth starts the show off an an audience member for a production of Dog Hamlet and jumps on stage due to her compulsive thoughts. She takes us down the rabbit hole of those thoughts, mixes them with mental health, and educates us about the journey of mania and depression which leads to her diagnosis. Even though the subject matter can be tough, she keeps the show fun with her one of a kind, comedic personality. A truly inspiring and insightful story.