Kathleen Rubin

A Life Behind Bars is a tour de force written and performed by Dan Ruth about his life as a actor/bartender living in Brooklyn, dealing with the changing landscape of NYC in the 90's through the horrors of 9/11 and Dan's personal journey with alcohol and getting sober. He brilliantly portrays many different characters, morphing in and out of them, weaving them into his life story seamlessly. I was taken on a ride with Dan that left me exhausted and exhilarated at the same time. It(HE) is bra... full review

#metoo is a very powerful piece. Star's command of the different characters, how she morphed in and out of the characters, was terrific. It is, in my mind, the biggest challenge of solo shows with multiple characters and she handled it beautifully. The collaboration between Star and her director was impressive. The director has a really good eye and made very good use of the space. My absolute favorite part was the dance at the end. It was totally unexpected (I didn’t notice the program list... full review

The Other Side of the Razor Ribbon is such a great story, authentic and honest, as is Stacy's performance. The way she combines the two stories is riveting and keeps your attention from start to finish. The original score by her son, Derrick, is a lovely touch. I really appreciated Stacy's vulnerability and emotionality, which of course, with true, personal stories is the key!... full review

Danna's willingness to bare her soul in telling the horrific story of her daughter's murder is so stunning! It's just a beautiful tribute to her daughter and her family and it is a testimony to how you must go on, no matter what happens. It is brave and powerful and it took my breath away in many instances.... full review