Ceremony

Exceptional show. Kass is fearless, engaging and brutally honest, freely admitting his filthy secrets in a quest for salvation. But more than anything, it's really funny. Must see! ... full review

Powerful, raw, brave, exhilarating...a story you should know and actor you should see. Do yourself a favor and put down the cell and see this show.... full review

Thank you to Michael Kass for bringing himself to the work and reminding us that what we bring to the play is the most important thing. That we are enough and that theatre can sometimes be just that instead of a disguise or elaboration of ourselves. Refreshing and liberating.... full review

Michael's candid, open, intimate story is heartbreaking, funny, inspiring, and moving in way that I'm not sure I've seen before. Can anyone walk away from this show without going home and buying a ticket to Peru in search of your own quest for understanding and self-love? I doubt it. Go see it. You won't regret it. ... full review

A master storyteller so crafty that he made me give a fig about a subject that I assumed I would not care about. The staging was beautiful and I could have watched another 30 minutes of it. Go see it.... full review

This is one of my favorite shows that I've seen this Fringe. It has so much heart and is so vulnerable and honest. I was laughing out loud and was moved to tears by the great writing, heartfelt acting, simple direction, sparse props, and amazing sounds design. Well done! Go see it!!... full review

This is truly a beautiful show. You walk into it, sit down, and are, quite literally, transported to Peru through Michael Kass' expert and almost magical storytelling. Even though you may think you're sitting in a small 45 seat theater in Hollywood, this show makes you feel as if you are part of that coalescing tribe gathering in an ancient Peruvian temple, awaiting to discover some inner, universal truth. It is definitely a show not to be missed. It's funny, it's touching, it's insightful. Seriously, go see it. And then go see it a second time. Trust me, it's that good. Also, props to the tech crew, because those sound cues are as numerous as they are gorgeous. ... full review

My husband Gavin and I loved your show! I've been using ayahuasca as a sacrament for 13 years now and thoroughly identified with your story. I was moved by your honesty and insight and feel you really did ayahuasca justice--no small feat. Your show has so much heart. I really appreciate your ability to connect with your audience. You did a marvelous job! I loved the humor. Gavin especially appreciated your subtle use of the buckets. Many thanks!... full review

Kass' 'Ceremony' is a gripping, evocative, emotional, and funny journey on the path to personal freedom and liberation by way of the most exotic and usual type of "therapy" one could experience. Kass' writing is so crisp, quick, sharp, and eloquent that you can't help but be hypnotically drawn into his tale. Like all of the best storytellers, Kass paints with elaborate and vivid description, all the while texturing with insightful analysis and commentary. Well worth seeing, not only for the story, but for the insight it can reflect upon the audience.... full review

Ceremony isn't as good as everyone says. It’s better. As a storyteller, Michael Kass is patient and sincere, guiding the audience through his tale with a natural ease while revealing moments of self-deprecating humor and touching vulnerability. Being in the audience for this show was like listening to an incredible story told by a good friend over a couple of beers. Remarkably well-executed and endearing, Ceremony is an experience not to be missed. ... full review