Jennifer Ashe

Ex Communication

jennifer ashe · June 21, 2015 certified reviewer
One guy, six exes, one coffee shop. With the exception of Amy Granados' Beth whom Jonathan Kuhn has given the monolog every woman wishes she could deliver just once in her life,Ivan Lovegren as Graham hosts each ex and settles into an easy friendship as they give him the same advice, move on and write the teen novel. There are some nice connections and sweet nostalgia moments. I think Kuhn has room to continue this tale and find out what Graham really needs to grow. Other standouts were Kristen M... full review

Snack

jennifer ashe · June 21, 2015 certified reviewer
SNACK ATTACK! Megan Dolan has written a wonderful tight script that goes from parental breakdown to the year her parents broke down and back again. I loved the images, tastes, micro moments that her 8 year old self found important enough to remember forever. Wonderfully written. A definite go see.... full review

I Died...I Came Back...Whatever.

jennifer ashe · June 18, 2015 certified reviewer
Great balls of fire! Cyanne Martin breathes life into all her many characters from the past and the almost afterlife while trying to decide whether her time here has ended. Its quite a ride as she meets old friends and icons along the way to self discovery. Thanks for taking us along. ... full review

Commencing

jennifer ashe · June 15, 2015 certified reviewer
Commencing starts out with mistaken expectations and goes deeper into human connection than one might have expected. Once they settled in, both Paula Deming and Laura Nargi are a strong team examining loneliness, addiction and ultimately human kindness. I enjoyed taking this journey with them. Put this on your list!... full review

Susan Tierney

jennifer ashe · June 15, 2015 uncertified reviewer
Susan Tierney had me from the second she started. The body language, her voice, her piercing eyes. She took us on a journey of story and prose that wove together a life worth examining. Falling was never so beautiful.... full review

NELL GWYNNE: A DRAMATICK ESSAYE ON ACTING AND PROSTITUTION

jennifer ashe · June 15, 2015 certified reviewer
A delight! Bella Martin brings commitment and joy to Nell Gwynne. This bawdy wench takes us from the bedroom to the stage and finally to her ultimate dreams. The staging was tight, the costumes perfect. One of my favorites so far.... full review

Lovely

jennifer ashe · June 10, 2015 certified reviewer
Lovely is simply that, Lovely. Kelsey Goldberg shares her passion for the life and death of Rosamond Pinchot. The show begins at the moment of Rosamond's suicide as she examines what she has done and where she actually is. Goldberg weaves through elation, fear, anger as the play unfolds. I would have liked to know a little more about Pinchot, who she was, why was she adored, hated, revered but Kelsey Goldberg is delightful. ... full review

The 7th Annual One-Man Show World Championships

jennifer ashe · June 10, 2015 certified reviewer
The 7th Annual One-Man Show World Championship preview had the audience belly laugh with delight at its send up of everything that can go wrong with one person pitted against the other to see who is more damaged. Dan Tooner as the defending champion was hilariously pompous and indulgent. Tamara Davis and Sarah Chaney were both quirky and a lesson to be nice to your tech crew. Jim Hanna brings it all home with a wonderful delivery that is as dry as toast and timing of a true champion. Go see this!... full review