Benjamin Nicholson

Johnathan's life story gives him every excuse to be miserable, but he chooses to find humor and joy in his difficult circumstances; drug abuse, neglect, psychological disorders, and disability are rarely handled with such thoughtfulness, let alone humor... full review

It was a party!... full review

A fully-realized, deeply-felt, passionately-conveyed rumination on working, aging, death, and the anxieties of choice, Peter Massey's autobiographical account of his relationship with his astrological therapist has a timeless quality that deserves to be enjoyed by everyone.... full review

John's solo portrayal of four distinct characters was a joy to experience; each was complicated in their own way. Monica's script addressed the gamut of human emotions and, while it offered no definitive answers to questions of mortality and love, it suggested that it's okay to do the best we can.... full review

A thoughtful and balanced three-part structure allows Heather to demonstrate a wide range of talents; a heartfelt but sober reflection on a frayed relationship that leaves room for hope and reconciliation.... full review

Bigly (or big-league) intelligent premise, fantastic acting, and topical relevance gives the "treason" we may see in our own lives a familial plausibility.... full review

A compelling and heartfelt experiment with music, dance, and narrative, Anabella's portrayal of a woman managing trauma and suicide (accompanied by an excellent ensemble of musicians), was filled with a joy for being alive and a sadness for the potential of self-inflicted death.... full review

Shanara had the whole room captivated; her presence was was commanding; not only did she provide a cutting analysis of contemporary American racial/social/gender politics, but also offered hope for a world that is otherwise.... full review

A thoughtful and impressive experiment with form and content, the blend of two different plays with complimentary tones (accompanied by improvised percussion) was engrossing.... full review

I forgot I was watching a play; instead, I felt like I was watching two complicated people blow up their relationship in real-time; in short, thank you for this performance!... full review