Kate Bowman

Occupation

kate bowman · June 20, 2016 certified reviewer
It's great to see strong female actors giving very layered performances and committing to them wholeheartedly. It's a pleasure to watch these women work. Monica Baker was particularly excellent, but all were very strong. Jenny Ashe and Brin Alexander also deliver lovely grounded performances. The play explores some very interesting themes that make you think and challenge you as an audience member. ... full review

My Big Fat Blonde Musical

kate bowman · June 19, 2016 certified reviewer
This was a lovely show with great, catchy music, and Theresa Stroll is so damn charming and effervescent on stage. The space was also very well-used. The real breaking out of the box musical moment is so fantastic. I appreciate not just the honesty about the show, but also the irreverence. This is a great time! ... full review

Angel's Flight

kate bowman · June 13, 2016 certified reviewer
It is very well cast. Everyone gives 100% and is so committed to the style. Sarah Haworth, Schoen Hodges and Alli Miller are all terrific in their roles, and my god, the costumes! (That shouldn't have been in the same sentence, but I just remembered how amazing they were as I was typing.) Matt Ritchey has done an excellent job orchestrating quite a large cast and playing to all of their strengths. Also, there is much movement, and it is all purposeful. None of it is extraneous. Ben Schwartz and M... full review

Tilt

kate bowman · June 13, 2016 certified reviewer
Ben Moroski wrote a very smart play which uses a very very smart device that I don't want to give away. He also fleshed out two extremely complex characters that one might view as "every-men", but it goes to show how unique each person's journey is. Michael Shaw Fisher's physical and vocal work are transformative and very impressive. And their chemistry is rich. I highly recommend this play. ... full review

Broadway Noir

kate bowman · June 09, 2016 uncertified reviewer
Dan's written some really excellent original music, and the script is snappy and fun. There are some really excellent performances as well. Lauren Byrd is a big standout. She really delivers a believable performance that has layers and watching her character's progression through the story is captivating. Nathan Ondracek and Max Lichtig are excellent gumshoe detectives, Emily Decker really has a knack for this style and Nick Rubando delivers great hilarity and wit, playing multiple roles. This sh... full review

Artichoke Hearts

kate bowman · June 07, 2016 uncertified reviewer
I love the entire concept for this. I love that she spent years researching something that is so abstract, and got real evidence for how unique each person's experience is with it. And the characters she played, who were real people, were very specific, and you could see each of them come to life beautifully. Go see this unique and moving piece!... full review