Although the philosophy tends to grapple with too much, some clearer messages emerge at the end as we understand that each ‘person’ has their own path and no specific plan is better or worse

“The electrifying original music gives Ms. Pitre an opportunity to display her full range of vocal skills. She builds subtle moments as emotion grows and also knows the right timing for unleashing big thrilling notes. Her story is wide ranging, but it is clear that music is at the heart of her life and career.”

One note of humour touches ironically on these paragraphs as one character is described as someone who “doesn’t laugh and doesn’t cry – he should grow up to be a theatre critic.”

“I overall very much enjoyed “In the Purple Room”. The acting was very well done, the story captivating, and the set pieces were like works of art.”

“The Braid Theater in Santa Monica, formerly the Jewish Women’s Theater, is exploring true stories of what ordinary people were doing in historic periods whether it was the LGBT movement, the Vietnam War, or COVID-19, in a performance entitled "‘The Rest is History.’“

I am still haunted by this stellar cast’s reading of ‘Scorched’ and its amply epic and highly emotional tale replete, at times, with a brutal cruelty…its political relevance is even more noteworthy today.

“All in all, Zeotrope is a shining example of the kinds of innovation that a post-Covid era of live theatre can have.”

As we move forward out of this pandemic and a return to live theatre, I’m beginning to see how digital theatre may become part of our 21st century canon of the live arts. This cast made me feel comfortable knowing that it can be accomplished

“Low Skies Divine” takes advantage of its audio-only medium in some really lovely ways and uses Shakespeare’s text to create an experience all on its own. Despite being based on a fully staged show the company had put on, Shay and Magnúsdóttir did a fantastic job of making this piece stand out in its own right.

“Overall Cock is an unconventional exploration of sexual fluidity with spitfire dialogue, brilliant performances, and cinematography that provides a genuinely immersive experience.”

“The Kitchen Plays check all the emotional box’s that this year has brought and they do so honestly and without hesitation.”

“I walked away from “Hotel Good Luck” feeling full in a way that I have not felt from theatre in a long time. They managed to combine a powerful script, great actors, and a creatively utilized space to transcend the limitations of technology and deliver something truly beautiful.”

Truthfully, I might have thought that watching this production on a computer screen might make me feel distantly remote from the action, but that didn’t occur here at all. I watched with bated breath as many of the 36 artists with whom I could possibly connect on the screen.

“In the midst of a never-ending global pandemic that has rendered many an industry but particularly the entertainment industry nearly uninhabitable “And Every Creeping Thing” for the briefest of moments put into perspective the importance of creating regardless of the necessity, without an audience in mind, just because you have to.”

While waiting for the production to begin, I felt this tingling sensation that someone (or something) for some reason seemed to be stalking me…

Mr. Nance soulfully sings each number with a clear understanding of the songs’ messages that still resonates within my very being even as I sit here writing this commentary an hour later.

“So, while many of the performances felt one-note and not particularly interesting, it’s clear that these actors are capable of delivering engaging performances and were simply given a script in need of a few rewrites and unclear direction. Perhaps these ideas can be explored in future scripts, but this one isn’t one I will return to.”

“Not one person approached the project as if they had to apologize for their unabashed enjoyment - in a decade permeated with fights over what constitutes valuable art, Ratatouille washed its hands of the idea that high and low art should be stratified.”

“While only a fifteen-minute piece, fifteen minutes was all “Homesick” needed to deliver a powerful work of art that leaves you with a desire to connect.”