Peyton Ashby (she/her)

Director, Dramaturg, Dancer

Strange Beings

peyton ashby · June 09, 2026 certified reviewer
What a treat this show was from start to finish. This show feels incredibly polished, with incredible acting, writing, directing, set and tech design that all comes together to really puts the Broadwater into Space. All of this is joined by such a beautifully told, heartfelt story written by Nicole. The conversations that these characters feel so poignant, relatable, and necessary for so many of us to hear. This is an absolute MUST SEE of the Hollywood Fringe 2026. You'll be a Strange Being for n... full review

Slay Me

peyton ashby · June 27, 2025 certified reviewer
Slay Me is such a perfect blend of raw emotion, impeccable comedic timing, true heart, relatable breakdowns with one of the most intimate and beautifully written conversation about death I have heard from a piece of art. This show did what incredible art is meant to do and started a tough conversation with myself in a very healing manner... a personal thank you to the gifts that Veronica offered with this show. ... full review

FUCK! An Iceberg: A One Woman Titanic with Magic Preshow

peyton ashby · June 27, 2025 certified reviewer
FUCK! An Iceberg: A One Woman Titanic with Magic Preshow has witty and brilliantly acted Noises Off style of debauchery that is interwoven with some of the most honesty and heart I think I have ever seen a performer put onstage. Mal brings a piece of her past self with her through this journey of retelling the Titanic to move through her personal Icebergs with writing that is approachable, endearing and overall heart-wrenchingly beautiful with it's authenticity. From the incredible script, the en... full review

A Historical Gay Comedy Starring Nancy Reagan; clown show

peyton ashby · June 27, 2025 certified reviewer
After seeing this show twice, A Historical Gay Comedy Starring Nancy Regan; Clown Show has become one of my favorite Clown shows that I have ever seen. What starts off as just silly whimsical jokes and bits elegantly unfolds into layers of metaphor and prose about death and wanting to take just one last bow before the true final curtain call. This show has possibly one of my favorite written lines ever: "No one dies and asks to be an audience member." There was a lot of healing in that line for m... full review

And Her Children

peyton ashby · June 27, 2025 certified reviewer
The Attic Collective knows and creates Theater that all of our Theater/Acting Professors would have wept over with pride. The Attic Collective understands live theater in a way that is reminiscent by the true greats like Brecht... it makes me feel as they he would be wildly proud of much that this production team just *gets it*. This show is an absolute masterclass in acting, writing and direction. The retelling of the source material is clear as well as a breath of fresh air. You cannot miss thi... full review

El Mago Loco

peyton ashby · June 27, 2025 certified reviewer
A core principle to clowning is making the audience fall in love with what you're doing and Linzy is a natural at this. From the first moment they step out onstage, Linzy has the entire audience just from her playful presence alone. This show is fun, witty, with very small subtle commentary in a time and place in history that we are in. This show is a true delight.... full review

The Meeting

peyton ashby · June 27, 2025 certified reviewer
One of the most chilling things about watching The Meeting is knowing that this is not hyperbole anymore. It's not overdramatic and it's not hysterical thinking for us to consider a moment in time where art and artists are banned. Incredibly poignant, varied and dynamic and very well acted - all around an incredible piece of art. This play should continue it's run well into the changing times ahead: it is art with a message that is vital and necessary.... full review

What Happens In the Dark

peyton ashby · June 27, 2025 certified reviewer
What Happens In The Dark is a true reminder that Farce in Los Angeles is a lost art and needs to be done in this city much more than it is! While being one of the best Farces I've seen in years, this show and it's writing also brings home a personal story with a lot of heart - leaving you laughing and feeling for the characters at every turn. The entire cast and crew needs to take this show for a long run and give this show a long life outside of festivals: What Happens In The Dark could be what ... full review

Enchanted Silverware

peyton ashby · June 23, 2025 certified reviewer
A super fun show that is such a good reminder how silly musicals can be when they are able to break reality. I was really impressed that this was a multi-cast show, which gave as many different individuals to play in this world as possible. ... full review

Pandora's Boombox

peyton ashby · June 21, 2025 certified reviewer
All Pandora's Boombox needs is a TV screen and animator because it already feels like an old classic cartoon like Tom and Jerry. The humor is subtle and varied with clear intention and meaning behind the show and the clowns at play. I particularly enjoyed watching Karen play - she has such varied expressions and discoveries that makes the joy from her play feel so tangible. A marvelous piece through and through. ... full review

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