Elena Martinez (she/her)

Comedian

WELCOME TO HELL

elena martinez · June 09, 2026 certified reviewer
As a performer Welcome to Hell is part worst nightmare and part fantasy. Mark plays a very affable devil, teasing sins out from the audience in a way where you are begging to tell him your deepest, darkest secrets (which I did, eek). Then we get to see his merry band of demons bring us down to our very own performance pet peeve hellscape. I really love a show where the audience is given a guarantee and the joy is how the performers interpret it. This is the perfect late night watch after a day of... full review

F*cking Famous

elena martinez · June 09, 2026 certified reviewer
Another iconic Molly Sharpe show! Molly is such a unique performer, I can't imagine anyone else pulling off F*cking Famous. The whole conceit of the show is so absurd, but she gives such an true to character performance you believe every second! I can't ramble on enough about how impressed I was - she created an album, merch, step repeat - she created a whole world that we all got to play in. ... full review

DOLL COURT

elena martinez · June 08, 2026 certified reviewer
Doll Court immediately took me back to the floor of my childhood bedroom, sifting through my menagerie of dolls to create the perfect dramas. I loved getting to be apart of the show. Maddie continued to surprise me throughout with new ideas, characters, and energy shifts. Maddie's creative partner punctuates the performance with sound effects throughout, that just add to the fun.... full review

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

elena martinez · June 25, 2025 certified reviewer
Mallie is putting a love letter to Titanic and herself on stage, and it's sooo soooooo good. It's one thing to undertake the task of doing a solo reenactment of James Cameron's masterpiece in 90 minutes, it's another thing entirely to also bare your soul while doing it. The audience interaction in the show is so fun and lively. I loved opening the show with a magic act that pays off at the end with the summation of her story. Just when you think that you understand the game enough to guess the ne... full review

What Happens In the Dark

elena martinez · June 25, 2025 certified reviewer
As soon as I heard the description of What Happens in the Dark, I knew that I would have to see it and, boy howdy, did it deliver. A true farcical delight! This show is so clearly produced and performed by people who love what they are doing. The artistry of how they used the lighting (in reverse) continued to charm me throughout the show and they explored so many different devices to play with the concept. The acting was superb. The physical comedy was a spectacle. I was gasping and laughing and... full review

Me, Myself and Other

elena martinez · June 25, 2025 certified reviewer
Diana is a consummate storyteller. She brings you on her journey and imbues it with so much character and color, it feels like you're in the room eavesdropping on a conversation or can smell the chicharron. Me, Myself and Other takes you through the twists and turns of her life, down into the darkest moments, and then back into the light. She's an intriguing mixture of ferocity and warmth throughout the show. The message of the show is so powerful and wrapped up in a hilarious story that keeps yo... full review

QFWFQ

elena martinez · June 25, 2025 certified reviewer
Dammit this show is so good, I don't even know where to begin. The structure, the content, the performance, the tech - everything was working together in such a way that really let you drop into the material. Greg's accessibility to the audience from the start of the show immediately made me want to follow them wherever they were going to take us. The way they walked us through their deeply heartfelt and personal stories, then punctuated them with the absurdity made me realize that at moments I w... full review

El Mago Loco

elena martinez · June 24, 2025 certified reviewer
Watching Linzy perform is awe inspiring, you fall in love with her as soon as she walks on the stage. El Mago Loco combines dumb clownery with a powerful message about culture and voice. Linzy seamlessly weaves together dancing, singing, magic, and storytelling to create a 60 minute show that leaves you wanting more. ... full review

H.A.G.S. The Musical

elena martinez · June 24, 2025 certified reviewer
This show falls in the category of must see! HAGS is not only impeccably written but the performance is as impressive as it is delightful. The comedy never stops. The entire cast is extremely talented. The songs are heartfelt and hilarious. I was gasping for breath from laughing so hard. I was blown away by every single second. I cannot recommend HAGS enough!... full review

Murder, Oops!

elena martinez · June 22, 2025 certified reviewer
Molly is fierce and fearless and so soo soooo dumb. I loved watching Molly navigate multiple characters and multiple make out scenes (spoilers!). The plot of Murder, Oops! is fun and absurd, punctuated by original songs that really showcase that Molly is oozing with talent. I laughed, I gasped, I ate pizza. ... full review

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