Robert Vestal

This Was Never Supposed To Be A One Woman Show

robert vestal · June 04, 2023 certified reviewer
This comedy about about some seriously uncomedic events was so thoughtful and moving, but also delightful and funny. The show moves through its 90 minutes at wonderfully fast pace. It goes to a variety of places and never feels paint-by-numbers. Samantha is puts on a masterful performance keeping her audience intimately engaged, through her at-ease comic vibe, improvisation, gorgeous singing and music, and even some dance and physical comedy. This piece was so well written and well performed. I c... full review

Crack Whore, Bulimic, Girl-Next-Door

robert vestal · June 21, 2019 certified reviewer
Powerful.... full review

Normaler Than Everyone

robert vestal · June 11, 2019 uncertified reviewer
Fantastic musician and story teller with a powerful story.... full review

King of the Rats: A Final Symphony

robert vestal · June 26, 2018 uncertified reviewer
Dazzling!... full review

The Day I Became Black

robert vestal · June 26, 2018 certified reviewer
I loved this show!... full review

Bright Swords

robert vestal · June 17, 2015 certified reviewer
Beautifully acted, written, and directed. An incredible insight into a slice of history that is generally unknown. Ryan Vincent Anderson is a tour de force in this interesting and engaging biographical play. I was so pulled in by the performance, the fact that the set consisted of only a foot stool is only occurring to me now. The lighting was a bit low for my taste; but other than that, great show!... full review

The Count of Monte Cristo: The Musical

robert vestal · June 16, 2015 uncertified reviewer
Wonderful music! Excellent adaptation of a great story. Expertly and creatively staged with a very large cast on a very tiny stage. 2 hours with no intermission, but it flies by. I had a little trouble keeping track of some characters, but overall a top notch show.... full review