Andrew Heffernan

If I'm Good

andrew heffernan · June 15, 2023 certified reviewer
Fantastic portrayal of two flawed, likable, fully-realized characters from two ends of the political spectrum. Topical without pandering, IF I’M GOOD is tight, funny, moving, and challenging, brought to life by two consummate pros. ... full review

Turn The Beat Around!

andrew heffernan · June 16, 2015 certified reviewer
Beautifully acted, exceptionally well-written, totally engaging show. Rudnick's five ten minute shorts span the spectrum from comic to surreal to surprisingly touching and back again. I was particularly taken with the first scene, in which two percussionists bitch and flirt during their frontman's endless guitar solo, and the second, in which a washed-up college professor tries to convince a slackerish student to enroll in his passion project of a class (called, hilariously, "Drums as Cautionary ... full review

How to Hate Yourself

andrew heffernan · June 16, 2015 certified reviewer
I went to HOW TO HATE YOURSELF already a huge House fan, and emerged an even bigger one (soon there will be a name for us...Housies?): the show covers some very tricky territory--divorce, cancer, death, industry-induced self-loathing--without once falling into self-pity--House's boundless humor and inventiveness make it all go down easy. Loved it. Go! ... full review