Cindy Marie Jenkins

Some parts of this play were very funny but most of it fell flat. The description speaks of saving their marriage and "financial ruin", but rarely did I feel these two were anywhere close to either leaving each other or having the sort of revelation around which the playwright tip-toed without ever actually getting too close. Both actors are clearly talented but existed in different plays. The nightmare scene was very effective with just a flashlight and some good tableaux, and I wish the script ... full review

For some reason, this play had me at the postcard. Even so, I still walked into the Complex today with hesitation about how good a play could be when eleven people collaborated on everything--the script, the casting, the acting, the costumes, the direction--I mean, really. How can that all work together? The answer: amazingly. Beautifully. The set pieces were enough to tell me what kind of world we would be visiting, but each character was well-thought out, well written, and half the play seem... full review

On her opening night, Jacquetta was still experimenting with her script, which eased the piece into a conversation with its audience. Even though her experience centers around race, it is really a touching and funny story of fitting into the world where you want to live, in this case, the epitome of prep. I enjoyed the fact that she didn't connect the dots from these past experiences into her everyday present life; her presence and bio tells you everything you need to know. It was almost over muc... full review

Joe Calarco escorts us through an array of characters as Los Angeles burns. Some I cared for more than others, but that only makes playwright Eric Czuleger's people more real and meaningful within the LA landscape. The last fifteen minutes are some of the most theatrically compelling you'll see in a while.... full review

In the title role of Valentino, Renato Biribin Jr. wipes the floor with his victims, both physically and mentally. Sam Fleischer as Machiavelli and Lachlan McKinney as Ramiro also shine in their roles. I would love to see David Wisehart's beautiful piece fully-produced.... full review