THUG TUNNEL

GO. SEE. THUG TUNNEL!... full review

Under the musical direction of composer Sam Johnides, the band sounds great, and Kat Primeau’s lively choreography helps to put the songs across. The book and lyrics were developed collaboratively by the entire ensemble, but it all fits neatly together as a unified piece.... full review

Somewhere in a dystopian, post-apocalyptic unspecified location, a tunnel deep inside the earth is home to a small community of scavengers. Also as a guy who talks to a rat. This is the world that Thug Tunnel, Robot Teammate And The Accidental Party’s newest musical, takes place. Oh yes, it’s a musical. And a very good one. The score, by Sam Johnides, borrows from a multitude of genres including new wave, indie and operatic rock. Johnides likes to fall back on his deep, haunting minor chord progressions that we heard in Timeheart and Annabella, but no one’s complaining. A live band (which includes a keytar!) on stage performs with flawless passion. Using electronic instruments and a drum pad instead of a drum kit was a wise decision, as i... full review

Thug Tunnel is such a fun and creative show! I loved the 80s vibe and everyone was having such a blast on stage. Major props must be given to the staging, choreography and music. I could tell this was a very complex show and a ton of work went into creating it. I had a blast watching it and found myself humming some of the songs well after I had left the theatre (which is a good thing in my book!). ... full review

Thug Tunnel’s improv roots serve it exceedingly well. Comedians – especially those skilled in improvisation – approach comedy and comic timing differently than other actors do. Here the technique results not only in a show that is smart but exceptionally appealing as well. It’s a great example of what wild imagination, a commitment to getting a little down and dirty, and reveling in the joy of the art itself, can do. If you want to understand the kind of funny becoming more and more in demand today or to attract a younger audience, this show is a great example of what works. Directors Molly Dworsky and Dave Reynolds set the tone in the very first comic ensemble number and then follow through over and over again. Kat Primeau’s choreography... full review

Great musical! Very funny book, from premise to execution, with lots of catchy songs and delightful choreography.... full review

Original musicals are one of the most difficult things to write and in the case of Hollywood Fringe, sometimes just as difficult to sit through. This is because often writers simply are not aware of the intricacies involved in writing a good musical—this is a especially a challenge in L.A. What you often get here are half-baked stories and clichéd music, however, this is not the case for Robot Teammate & The Accidental Party’s collaborative musical Thug Tunnel. With this show only one word comes to mind: “FRESH”. CLICK 'Original Article' FOR FULL REVIEW ON TIN PAN L.A.... full review

Good job, Sam! ... full review

Robot Teammate does it again!! You simply CANNOT miss this show! By far one of THE BEST shows I have seen at Fringe! It's got my vote for Best Musical! ... full review

Members of the improv team Robot Teammate personalized the characters they play, so that means these talented actors and singers are in roles perfectly crafted for them to really shine. The group so clearly enjoys playing together and the fun they are having onstage is infectious. BEST MUSICAL at Fringe by far, don't miss it! ... full review