Cyanne McClairian

Zip Ties

cyanne mcclairian · June 23, 2015 certified reviewer
Deliciously Dark & SOOOO much fun! With a Tarantino-like flavor, Benjamin Schwartz' dialogue is wonderfully crisp & smart -- brimming with detail. Paired with a strong cast of seedy characters who you never want to run into -- this is a night of theatre you don't want to miss! SEE IT!! ... full review

STARF*CKING

cyanne mcclairian · June 20, 2015 certified reviewer
BRILLIANT! Such a hidden gem in this festival, but truly NEEDS to be seen! The performances are so tight -- the writing is impeccable & sooo wonderfully nuanced -- & the directing? Just WOW! This is a show I would pay serious money to see at the Ahmanson or on Broadway! ... full review

BLOOD, A Voodoo Love Story

cyanne mcclairian · June 20, 2015 certified reviewer
One of my TOP FIVE for SURE! This is one of those shows that takes you by surprise, grabs you & keeps you on the edge of your seat the entire time. I was honestly amazed an entire hour had gone by! Brilliantly written, acted AND directed! BRAVO!... full review

R&J, a gender-reversed Romeo and Juliet

cyanne mcclairian · June 20, 2015 certified reviewer
Love LOve LOVED IT!!! Twas a breath of fresh Shakepearean air. YAY! Let me start out by saying that I am very picky w/my Shakespeare. And Romeo & Juliet has NEVER been one of my favorites. The young lovers always come across so whiney -- but NOT here! THANK YOU! Performing the Bard since I was 6 & diving into his works as soon as I was old enough to read-- tis very hard to find a quality production of Shakespeare in this town. Usually either the actors don't understand what they are saying OR ... full review

Fish Out Of Whiskey:A Lawyer Who Just Wants You Off His Case

cyanne mcclairian · June 19, 2015 certified reviewer
LOVED THIS!! To be honest -- from the moment I heard the title, I knew I was gonna see this show. And the performance was just as good, if not better! So incredibly heartfelt & funny -- Skalsky's retelling of his life experiences is genuine & sooo refreshing. He had both me & my husband laughing from start to finish. No need for any fancy bells & whistles, just him. A definite MUST SEE in my book! :) ... full review

Coffee Tea or Me

cyanne mcclairian · June 19, 2015 certified reviewer
I LOVE walking into a theatre having no idea what to expect, but knowing I am in good hands. In this case -- GREAT hands! Les & Marlene work so seamlessly together that time just flies. I found myself intrigued right from the start in eager anticipation as we were taken on this fun, eventful road trip. YAYY! ... full review

NELL GWYNNE: A DRAMATICK ESSAYE ON ACTING AND PROSTITUTION

cyanne mcclairian · June 19, 2015 uncertified reviewer
Bravo! Thoroughly enjoyed being enchanted back in time to visit with Nell & be entertained by her. Beautifully penned & well acted, this is indeed a journey I would go on with her over & over again. YAY! :) ... full review

...or Dare - wherein lies the truth?

cyanne mcclairian · June 17, 2015 certified reviewer
Such an AWESOME Surprise!! I went in having NO IDEA what to expect -- but Ashe & her fellow actresses had me engaged from the start AND kept me for the entire 2 part Journey! Incredibly smart & well written, with some great twists & turns -- ADD to that some solid acting -- this is a MUST SEE in my book!... full review

No Traveler: A Comedy About Suicide

cyanne mcclairian · June 17, 2015 certified reviewer
Brilliant! Where to even begin --- just WOW! Pollak is a true artist, using her entire body to transform from character to character like pure comedic poetry. She doesn't complicate things & the audience can't help but go with her thru all the twists & turns. An absolute MUST SEE!!! Bravo... & Slainte'! ;) ... full review

Dear Hollywood: A modern day actress from a bygone era

cyanne mcclairian · June 17, 2015 certified reviewer
Adorable & SOOOOOOOO FUN! If you love Old Hollywood, you will LOVE THIS! Julissa taps into the very essence of the silent era w/grace & ease. As an audience member, I just couldn't help but fall in love with her main character as she interacts with a number of seedy yet fascinating individuals. See this!... full review