jeffrey wylie

Beyond being an engrossing "theatrical" solo show, Ben Moroski's piece is plain old excellent storytelling. His command of the stage--and our attention--is remarkable, not just because of the subject matter, but because of his laser-focused stage presence. Many autobiographical solo pieces get mired in too much detail--people feel the need to relate every single action and event of their lives down to the elements that are not relevant to their main story. But Moroski's honed script superbly... full review

Zenith Ensemble's first production is a remarkably crafted, confident piece, boasting an excellent script and superb acting. Playwright Cal Barnes takes a standard tale--successful man is visited by a woman from his past who can destroy his future--and infuses it with such depth and originality I was fully riveted by these characters and their story. Additionally, being raised in a very church-oriented home myself, I was enthralled by Barnes' depiction of the sincere, yet flawed, young preach... full review

Both writer William Nedved and actor Adam Silver are very funny and enjoyable to watch, and I would love to see them in an actual theater piece. But while Fact & Fiction is an interesting and at times humorous work, it skews more toward an extended stand-up comedy set, with forced moments of "gotcha" revelations that subsequently fail to evoke true emotional impact. Successful one-person shows work when they draw us into the story by relating the universality of the performer's experience so th... full review

Joy Nash is appealing in this cute story of her trip to Europe in which she falls for a handsome young man of questionable work ethics. While the script and direction are at times unfocused and confusing, Joy deftly rises above these distractions and wins us over through her solid acting and overall charm. Can't wait to see her on stage again!... full review

David LeBarron has crafted an engrossing, funny, and intelligent script that takes us through the life and times of Achilles. While densely packed full of stories of the great warrior, director Gordon Vandenberg's artful staging of the piece keeps us up to speed. Well crafted performances by LeBarron, Shanna Beauchamp and Rebecca Norris add to the overall charm and intrigue of the production. ... full review