Michael Franco

Boy Crazy Psycho Slut

michael franco · June 22, 2023 certified reviewer
Solid story by a skilled performer. A fifty year journey through a life. Highs and lows marked by music and hair choices. Honest and poignant.... full review

Oh, Lorraine!

michael franco · June 21, 2023 certified reviewer
Laugh out loud funny. Stellar performances by the Fluet and Keranen, surrounded by a wonderful ensemble. Fluet's play flourishes under Victor Issac's direction and delivers this roller coaster of a production. A first date between Lorraine who has some issues and a hit man might be their last.... full review

School for Love

michael franco · June 21, 2023 certified reviewer
That I was at a dinner theater in the Catskills in the 1950's. It's a great tongue in cheek take on a bunch of great love songs sung by an amazing cast of singers. Great voices and Great performances!... full review

The Ho Who Got A Bad Review & Tracked Down...

michael franco · June 17, 2023 certified reviewer
A skilled and engaging performance.... full review

I'm Just Not That Girl

michael franco · June 17, 2023 certified reviewer
This a woman who knows what she wants and is down and no bullshit and that was this performance. A flawed character to be sure, fucked over by men who don't deserve her, to be sure. But we are with her, rooting for her because she is self aware and because she takes responsibility for her behaviors and ultimately out grows her neediness and that is in and of itself, attractive. Ultimately we want her to succeed and are left with the confidence that she will be. ... full review

BRAVE FACE

michael franco · June 17, 2023 certified reviewer
This show was difficult for me and I suppose to a certain extent as a man, it's supposed to be. THIS SHOW DESERVES BETTER ATTENDANCE than what they had the night I saw it. As for the play, I think at its heart this show is about the line between sexual violence and consent and wanting to start a conversation and come to some degree of understanding in that, but I also think it's about power. Sex as a tool. In this play the fucking rotten excuses for men that exist in this characters world o... full review

The Guardians of Wonder

michael franco · June 16, 2023 uncertified reviewer
Lovely to see this work. Engaging, Great to see Japanese culture and this style of theater on the stage. Congratulations to all involved. Visually stunning and beautiful in its execution. The story is told in the pictures they put on the stage with a Manga bent.... full review

If I'm Good

michael franco · June 14, 2023 certified reviewer
This show is a tour de force for both of these actors and can not be missed. You can't take your eyes off them as they push this story of grief and rage forward. Nedra Gallegos and Scott Leggett never hit a false note in this raw and emotional script. Leggett's use and understanding of the power of stillness is arresting and Gallegos perfect playing of a unsympathetic character that we can't help but to sympathize with.... full review

BLOODSUCKERS ... a survival guide

michael franco · June 14, 2023 certified reviewer
Just a wonderful performance by the engaging and talented Sue Gisser directed by the great Ann Noble.... full review

HAUNTING RIGHTS

michael franco · June 14, 2023 certified reviewer
Great and engaging cast led by Jeffrey Johnson , Michael Perlmuter, Carolina Rodriguez and Joesy DePalo. Directed by the great Ann Noble.... full review