Riley Smith

Strange Beings

riley smith · June 16, 2026 certified reviewer
This is a solid show. Great writing, great acting, great set. It felt like an old twilight zone episode or a doctor who. It’s so hard to do sci-fi well and this show does a great job creating the space ship, creating the character relationships and taking you on an interesting emotional journey that makes you think about the strengths and weaknesses of human beings as a species.... full review

DOLL COURT

riley smith · June 16, 2026 certified reviewer
This is such a fun show! Maddie has so much fun playing with her dolls and her joy is infectious. It was an absolute delight and I can’t wait to see what Maddie does next... full review

F*cking Famous

riley smith · June 16, 2026 certified reviewer
Molly Sharpe has done it again. Her comedy is so unique, so stylized, and so fucking funny. I love watching her perform and I can’t wait to see this show again. Buy the cd!... full review

Adult Baby Doll

riley smith · June 16, 2026 certified reviewer
This show is really funny. I laughed out loud so many times during this show. Not just little giggles or smiles, big loud laughs! Harper is so charming and absolutely hilarious. Greg plays the perfect foil. And the music was great! One of the most fun shows I’ve seen this year... full review

Mark Vigeant: OUT THERE

riley smith · June 06, 2026 certified reviewer
Mark is a great comedic talent. He is a master at audience interaction, he is a vivacious, energetic hilarious performer and his joke writing is super sharp (and silly.) But to simply focus on Mark’s comedic abilities undersells the truly innovative, beautiful piece of theater he has created. Mark transports his audience to another world using mostly things you can get at the 99 cent store. I don’t think I have been more inspired by a peer and he is a huge influence on my art. I am so grateful we... full review

DISCO THERAPY

riley smith · June 06, 2026 certified reviewer
This show is absolutely amazing! Liza is so charming and funny and wonderful. Her charisma is off the freaking charts. I wept with both joy and sadness throughout the show. I will see this show again and again and again and again. 5 stars... full review

WELCOME TO HELL

riley smith · June 06, 2026 certified reviewer
I originally wrote a joke scathing review of this show, trying to match the style of humor of this show, but it didn’t sit right with me. I want to write something that will sell tickets to his show because people will really appreciate seeing this after a long day of fringing.The incomparable Mark Vigeant has created a delightful clown that satires everything that’s terrible about fringe shows. He gets the funniest performers in La to be his guest demons and they try to do the worst possible sh... full review

Little Stars Youth Theatre Presents: MACBETH (a solo show)

riley smith · June 21, 2023 certified reviewer
Jill Young is a comedic force to be reckoned with. She’s funny and, more importantly, so cool. She’s got characters! She’s got bits! It’s super fun and constantly surprising. I enjoyed it immensely and can’t wait to see what Jill and calliope cook up next... full review

Hedda Gabler

riley smith · June 21, 2023 certified reviewer
I loved it. It’s so beautifully and wonderfully directed. The set is amazing! The costumes were great! Meg is so good as Hedda! I love this theater group and I’m excited to see more of there stuff... full review

Jolly Playtime

riley smith · June 21, 2023 certified reviewer
Delightful! Molly and Jace are talented improvers and a joy to watch. The playdate form is one that I’ve never seen before, and I really enjoyed it. The piano player is great.... full review

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