Martin Rodriguez

The Same Room

martin rodriguez · June 25, 2019 certified reviewer
Kelley Pierre never ceases to amaze the theatre world. Another well-written and well-acted show that was by far one of the top and favorite shows of Fringe for me. ... full review

Always Open

martin rodriguez · June 25, 2019 certified reviewer
An enjoyable time with a great cast that tells this story so very well. Smooth like fine whiskey, this show was. I laughed and even had a few moments of "hmmm...". Solid production all around. ... full review

The London Rose

martin rodriguez · June 25, 2019 certified reviewer
I walked in not knowing what to expect (came to the show to support my friend, Brian) and walked out amazed. One of my favorite musicals of this year's Fringe. Great storytelling, wonderful musical, tied all together with an amazing ensemble. Great job to all involved. You should be proud of this production!... full review

Tabletop (the musical)

martin rodriguez · June 19, 2019 certified reviewer
A great first run of performing this show. We were told that this show is in its workshopping phase- and I think this is a great foundation for that phase. A really creative way to tell this type of story. Catchy songs, relatable characters, and some fun inside jokes thrown in for the DnD fanbase. ... full review

Monsters of Man: A Supernatural Anthology

martin rodriguez · June 19, 2019 certified reviewer
A well-balanced and written anthology of pieces that make you scared, give you the creeps (the good kind!), but also really make you think about life and the supernatural. I thoroughly enjoyed myself and really glad I saw the midnight showing! That helped add another layer of spook. ... full review

Funeral Potatoes

martin rodriguez · June 19, 2019 certified reviewer
A great story with a great message. When I leave a show thinking about an aspect of life- no matter if it is about friendship, love, social issues, etc.- and I want to do something about it for myself, I feel that is evidence that a story was done or told well. That is exactly how I felt leaving Funeral Potatoes. I also appreciate stories like this because they are a big part of the healing process for audience members who may have gone through similar things. This helped. Thank you. ... full review

POCKETS

martin rodriguez · June 17, 2019 certified reviewer
It is always a great time when you watch Robot Teammate do their thing onstage. You can always expect a very enjoyable experience when seeing one of their shows and this is no different. It had me laughing and wanting to sing, dance, and jump along. ... full review

Jordan Maverick, History Teacher

martin rodriguez · June 17, 2019 certified reviewer
This show was so great. This show is a reminder of one of the reasons we come to the theater. A simple set with an extraordinary cast and an enjoyable/relateable story creates a great experience. That is what this show did. Also, taking the topic of arming teachers and pushing it to an extreme spoke so loud and clear. This was a fantastic show. ... full review

Pocketmon! A Parody Musical

martin rodriguez · June 16, 2019 certified reviewer
A fun and entertaining ride the whole time! I had a blast. It is a great time for anyone who loves (or even for people who know anything about) Pokemon. It is a great trip down memory lane for the characters we grew up loving but in this newly imagined world that is exactly what you want from a parody musical. The singing was great, the choreography was so much fun, and the actors made each and every character engaging and enjoyable. The script, its story, and its characters are so funny- I was b... full review

Treason

martin rodriguez · June 15, 2019 certified reviewer
It is a strange feeling when a fictional dark comedy story feels- so real. Treason made you think. The moments of comedy made you laugh but also made you pause and go "Oh." At times, I try to not watch too many political plays because, especially in the time we are in right now, they all start to sound the same. Treason strayed far from the path in the best way possible. This has been one of the best political plays I have seen. The angle they took to highlight our world today and the absurdity o... full review