Ryan Lisman
Trunk
ryan lisman
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June 15, 2025
certified reviewer
Exceptional work from 2 phenomenally talented, dynamic performers. I adore the bold, raw nature of this play. The writing is nuanced and clearly filled to the brim with deep passion and care. There are some truly mind-blowing twists in this play that will have you on the very edge of your seat. A must-see!...
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The Jared Show
ryan lisman
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June 09, 2025
certified reviewer
I loved this show, I thought it was such an innovative and complex deep dive into the psychology of the late-night talk show world. Jared is an absolutely brilliant performer, he's immensely passionate, and his physical comedy is exceptional. While this play certainly brings tons of laughs, for me, what resonated most is the complex exploration of ego and self-worth told in bold, innovative ways. The entire cast has outstanding chemistry and demonstrated profound trust and love of sharing the sta...
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Except Myself
ryan lisman
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June 09, 2025
certified reviewer
I appreciate the innovative take on the solo show style. I appreciate the inner psychology that we got from all of the characters, and I feel like I was able to get close to all of them. The actors had excellent chemistry with each other and clearly were having a wonderful time on stage, creating an enjoyable theatrical experience from start to finish. For my liking I would have desired for the play to invest more in the existential drama, but that’s only my personal cup of tea. I recommend seein...
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Play Things
ryan lisman
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June 09, 2025
uncertified reviewer
I really dug this play. I thought that the extremely innovative and clever use of horror to heighten and viscerally explore pressing themes and systemic issues in the queer community was a brilliant choice. There are some twists in the play that truly shocked me and absolutely engaged the hell out of me. The entire team was completely committed to the challenging material and I respect the true boldness of this play....
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How to Eat a Bear
ryan lisman
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June 09, 2025
certified reviewer
A lovely comedic play that has true heart, you could tell that the actors absolutely adored performing in this play, and you can't help but smile at seeing the sincere joy on their faces. The musical numbers were a huge highlight for me. I appreciate how fast-paced the dialogue was and the momentum of the play started at a 10 and stayed there the entire time, making for an engaging theatrical experience ...
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Amazing Sex Life of Rabbits
ryan lisman
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June 09, 2025
certified reviewer
I respect the hell out of this play for courageously digging deep into the complex themes of romantic and sexual politics, holding nothing back. Michael Shaw Fisher’s writing is clever, sharp, and confident. The actors completely committed to the absolutely wild material and because of the complete commitment, I had a delightful experience at this play....
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Murder Blood Bear Story Part 2
ryan lisman
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June 18, 2024
certified reviewer
Katelyn’s absolute commitment to this show is to be incredibly admired and respected in my opinion. I loved the theatricality of the piece, and I found it very engaging how Katelyn was able to use the overall extremity of the subject matter through lighting and intense acting choices. The puppetry work was outstanding, and enhanced the play significantly....
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Who's Your (Sugar) Daddy?
ryan lisman
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June 18, 2024
certified reviewer
I loved the fast-paced nature of this play, and I found the subject matter to be intriguing and unique. I feel that the social politics of the play was engaging, and I sincerely appreciated how all of the characters were very distinct, and brought their unique identity-based perspectives to the sexual politics on display throughout the play. It was very clear that the actors were having a joyous time on stage, and that always makes for an enjoyable experience for myself as an audience member....
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Intrusive Thoughts
ryan lisman
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June 18, 2024
certified reviewer
The thought that kept running through my head as I was watching the show was how appreciative I was for Brenda’s completely raw approach to acting. It made the play far more compelling because she was truly just speaking right from her heart as opposed to giving an overly polished, overly rehearsed description of her mental health challenges. I really liked the device of having the intrusive thoughts be played by an actor, and it was funny whenever he would throw objects at her as she was trying...
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Ugly Lies the Bone
ryan lisman
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June 18, 2024
certified reviewer
I sincerely appreciate this play tackling a very sensitive and challenging subject, and highlighting the vulnerable experiences of veterans who feel deeply displaced both physically and internally with adjusting to civilian life. I thought there were many moving sections of this play, and I specifically appreciated the theatricality of the virtual reality scenes....
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