Robert OMeara

This show requires a lot of energy from its two actors - and they deliver it in spades. Hunt's vocals were particularly impressive. But as a show, this is what we would get if instead of 10 minutes, Lorne Michaels gave his skit comedians 50 minutes. Only it would be much better in 10.... full review

This is an important play. That can honestly be said about few Fringe productions. It's not an extended skit; an idea with a few scenes. It's a play and hallelujah for that. As a director in this year's fringe, my general observation is that the event is overly influenced with productions, as witty as they may be, that cave to LA zeitgeist - an unfortunate blend of millennial mendacity and trend obsessed insecurity. So look out for the "awesomes" and "amazings" because they flow like LA water ... full review

La Puerta Abierta is a strongly acted, deeply felt little gem. It's performed in Spanish, although don't let that deter you. I speak little Spanish and had no trouble following the story, thanks to the clear staging and well etched roles (and a short synopsis). The show deserves a bigger audience. Get off of Santa Monica Boulevard and discover it.... full review

Excerpted from the review by Lyle Zimskind of LAist: "We'd never heard anything of the shameful history surrounding the now-closed Byberry state psychiatric hospital in Philadelphia before we saw Kealy DeWitt's play "Bye-Bye" at the Fringe. But now we can't get it out of our heads. Nine actors introduce us to over 35 characters in a stream of short vignettes that hearken back to the period between 1900 and 1990, when scores of patients in Byberry's charge were neglected, abused and even kil... full review