Rati Gupta
30 Minute Musicals: Independence Day
rati gupta
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June 28, 2013
certified reviewer
This team is wickedly talented!! I was so impressed by their ability to crank out such a long and complicated movie without missing a beat, and add creative and hilarious musical numbers! "Blastronaut" was hysterical, Michael Bernardi as Jeff Goldblum was SPOT ON, and Tom DeTrinis blew me away with his high notes. If you've never seen a 30 min musical… you are seriously missing out....
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The Real Housekeepers of Studio City
rati gupta
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June 25, 2013
uncertified reviewer
I walked into this show wanting to experience an hour of silly nostalgic escapist fun and that is EXACTLY what they gave me. The characters were bold, with dialogue written with a modern edge that transported them from our fond memories to the stage before us. The costumes were bright and impeccably authentic, and the musical numbers were light-hearted and hilarious. This is a risky show. It is what Fringe theater is all about. Really though... they had me at Mr. Feenie....
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Define: dif-fer-ent
rati gupta
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June 25, 2013
certified reviewer
Ballsy, fearless, and fiercely talented this one woman is. I was truly moved by her story, in awe of her courage to tell it as raw and passionately as she did, and jealous of her ability to change shoes so many times on stage without losing focus on her performance. She is crazy is the most real and relatable way, and I left the theater just wanting to grab a drink with her and hear more....
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Gracie and Rose
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June 22, 2013
certified reviewer
Anastasia has put together a truly captivating show. On top of the thoughtful set and sound designs, and Anastasia's adept physical acting… the script itself is just moving. Full of passion and raw human love, the story of Gracie and Rose was skillfully crafted and told beautifully. I was pretty weepy by the end, and yet I wanted more....
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Cleaner Than Blood
rati gupta
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June 21, 2013
certified reviewer
I am not a dark drama person, but this show completely snuck up on me. The script is very well-paced and maintains a good level of mystery without losing plot clarity. The direction is subtle and allows the complex relationships between the characters to deepen in a realistic and intimate way. Maggie is outstanding and compelling to watch. This show is intense, emotional and absolutely riveting. ...
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Ceremony
rati gupta
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June 16, 2013
certified reviewer
This is the way storytelling should be. Michael has a way with words that is both casual and poetic, giving a lightness to a story with such emotional gravity. From the first inhale to the last exhale Michael leads you on, you truly feel like you are on his journey with him, and you never question why. His acting depth and commitment is quite impressive… and then there are those few moments of grounded smirky self-awareness, because he, too, knows how awesome the sound effects are. If you are a f...
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Love Actually Isn't
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June 16, 2013
certified reviewer
As an avid rom-com viewer and borderline snob, I was quite impressed by this show's incredible thoughtfulness, wit and heart. Love Actually Isn't actually IS a very well-produced and creatively written look at modern love. Dan examines relationships on stage from a multitude of angles - old and new, lost and broken, painful and hopeful, and each mini-play is refreshingly innovative and very well acted. No matter your age, history or relationship status… you will find something in this show that w...
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