Stage Takes

Animal Instinct by Olivia Atwood @ The Broadwater, Studio

I have seen Olivia perform last year at Fringe and she is an excellent storyteller, not to be missed! Her show is hilarious, insightful, and witty; it follows the gut instinct inside each of us to tell us whether something is right/wrong, good/bad. We are on a journey with Olivia and her boyfriend, from on side of Texas to another, but get lost inside her mind to, let’s say, process some things. Overall Olivia’s personality carries the show, keeping us engaged throughout, and has themes of human nature that leave us introspective after the end of the show. If your gut is telling you to see this show, I’d recommend listening to it.

2026 Salem Witch Trails

Had no idea what I was walking into but I left with my jaw dropping on the floor. A true story about religious trauma, something we see horror films about and are able to listen to an actual account of through Gretchen Wylder’s own experience. I don’t want to say anything about the plot of the show, but Wylder writes, “Based on the true story of a tarot-reading lesbian forced from her home by Christian neighbors likely in a cult” and the things you will learn in this production are mind blowing. It is an exciting and thrilling show, will have you at the edge of your seat wondering what comes next. Wylder intertwines the power of sound and finds comedy in her use of multimedia. An unforgettable show!