Shari Barrett (she/her)

Lady Di lives forever in our hearts as the People's Princess, a spokesperson for the unheard and unseen. But even if you think you know enough about her life before, during and after her marriage to Prince Charles, this show with Music, Book and Lyrics by Charlotte Munson, Music by Richard Munson will open your eyes to the young girl destined for greatness whose dysfunctional family set her up to search for a great love that would last her entire life. And we all know how that turned out. Charl... full review

Such a well written and performed show in which Rebecca (born Robert) takes us along her journey to becoming her true self, told with music and skits coordinated with pre-recorded characters carrying on dialogues and singing clever original songs together. Her truthful recounting of emotional recollections opened my eyes to the hidden struggles of trans people and how important it is to let people be exactly who they are and accept them as equals.... full review

Such a powerful and heartfelt tale of what it takes to get through the darkest of times and move into the light of self-discovery, acceptance and unconditional love, no matter what challenges and thrown in your way. Don't let fear and shame lead you into confusion - let faith and trust guide you.... full review

Lisa Pezik is dedicated to getting the message out about mental health is a necessary component for just about everyone, especially those of us with parents who belittled us, often making us take inappropriate actions to survive the abuse and shame for not being perfect. Her lifelong struggle for self-acceptance, told by the character Luna, is a universal journey, told through monologues and original songs, co-created with her accompanist Drew Lawrence on keyboard.... full review

Certainly almost everyone must know something about Elizabeth Taylor, either for her beauty, childhood to adult movie star roles, her many marriages and children, extravagant lifestyle, love of expensive jewels, and ultimately her stand on fighting HIV/AIDS. But Kayla Boye takes us inside the woman who lived through it all and had a wonderful time enjoying herself, especially when a bottle of champagne was involved. I know I learned more about Elizabeth, including she hated to be called Liz, tha... full review

This is a perfect musical for Pride Month in which Steve Trzaska takes you along on his journey to self-acceptance not only for his red hair but also his sexual orientation, much to the chagrin of his parents. Morphing from a redheaded kid who gets bullied to several of the campers and counselors at Club Ginger where everyone is a redhead, including the drag queen Arts and Crafts counselor, Steve always keeps his audience entertained from moment-to-moment, even when the conversation turns to seri... full review

By walking with a cane, putting on a pair of glasses, relaxing in a cot, pining up her hair, wringing her hands, or excessively exercising, Akika Ramlo totally morphs into the patients inside the Gibbs Behavioral Health Center she is sharing with the audience. I guarantee you will feel you know them when you leave the theater, and perhaps gain a greater understanding of what it means to be on suicide watch if you allow grief to run your life... full review

Sigute Miller shares her personal journey of recovery from her days as a youthful party girl through her many dark days as an adult alcoholic, often throwing caution to the wind and driving drunk with her young daughter in the car. Sharing aspects of her life through photos projected on the back wall, most often of the brother she lost at a much too young age (to whom she dedicated the show), Sigute ends each scene by calling out "blackout" which plunges her into darkness - the same type of black... full review

Outstanding and very entertaining duo of dancer and musician.... full review

The intimate setting was a perfect location for this timely re-visit to the social satire created by Tom Lehrer during the Cold War years of my childhood when "duck and cover" drop drills were part of our everyday lives. While laughing along with the audience from start to finish, I also learned about Lehrer's other talents, including being a Mathematics professor, a career he longed to return to for its predictability and stability as opposed to the uncertain aspects of his life as a standup co... full review