Edward Hong (he/him/his)

Actor, Theatre Critic

QFWFQ

edward hong · June 24, 2025 certified reviewer
An extraordinary solo performance show that utilizes such a unique method of storytelling that I have never seen before. It is also profoundly touching, bold, personal, and essential for our times.... full review

Harbor City Tonight!

edward hong · June 19, 2025 certified reviewer
An incredible genre bending dystopian piece of work that absolutely is ready for life beyond the fringe walls. One could call it a musical comedy but it is so much more than that.... full review

My Tiger

edward hong · June 19, 2025 certified reviewer
An amusing yet uneven meta autobiographical play about being a mixed Asian.... full review

She's About To POP!

edward hong · June 15, 2025 certified reviewer
A wonderful and deeply personal solo performance about Charlene's journey and her unique medical condition that absolutely deserves to be heard and seen by all.... full review

Simply Maria, Or the American Dream

edward hong · June 14, 2025 certified reviewer
A mad fever dream of show about a Mexican American girl coming to terms with how she wants to forge her own path.... full review

I Hope You're Having Fun in Hell, Dad

edward hong · June 06, 2025 certified reviewer
A strong and dynamic ensemble casts leads this chaotic family dramedy of generational trauma and forging family bonds in the strangest situations With a few snips and pace tightening, this play can be even more impactful and hilarious.... full review

To Be Liberated

edward hong · June 06, 2025 certified reviewer
For a 30 minute preview of what is constructed to be a larger piece, the HFF presentation of To Be Liberated is an extremely promising start for things to come.... full review

Handala

edward hong · June 23, 2024 certified reviewer
Handala may be one of the most important theatre works of our generation. This solo performance show is not only a celebration of Palestine but it does something that is so badly needed right now: to give humanity and soul to the Palestinian people while loudly declaring that there must be freedom and liberation. It is an exquisite piece of work written and performed by Myriam Ali-Ahmad and co-directed by Becca Khalil and Mahmoud Abobaker. It is an essential piece of work that I wish to see conti... full review

MICTLAN

edward hong · June 19, 2024 certified reviewer
This show is an incredible example of utilizing strong performances, production design, and imagination to create a mesmerizing and haunting experience that conveys so well despite being spoken entirely in Spanish.... full review

Blacks in Space: The Fantastic Voyage

edward hong · June 19, 2024 certified reviewer
An intriguing show about Black people being lifted to another world that mixes comedy and drama to good effect.... full review

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