Mike Reyes

El Ultimo Coconut

mike reyes · June 04, 2018 certified reviewer
Viva Gerald! This show is the summation of why I love the Hollywood Fringe Festival. A masterclass in storytelling, EL ULTIMO COCONUT excels in its deliver propelled forward by sharp writing and tremendous heart. This performance, had me tearing up one moment and gut busting laughing the next. Please I implore you, don't let this diamond in the rough pass you by.... full review

The People VS Hell Kross

mike reyes · June 04, 2018 certified reviewer
The late great Chistopher Lee said it best "I associate heavy metal with fantasy because of the tremendous power that the music delivers" Fantastical out of this world fun, The People Vs HELL KROSS hits on every note, part parody, part political commentary, all amazing rock show. Do yourself a favor get down to Three Clubs, grab a drink and prepare to rock your face off. ... full review

Frames

mike reyes · June 04, 2018 certified reviewer
Built in on only seven rehearsals Frames is a bold, emotionally driving piece of devised physical theatre set in a small intimate setting. Frames while only thirty minutes long manages to tell a much larger story, additionally due to its convenient location and run time fits into your busy Fringe schedule, please do yourself a favor and make time see this inspired show.... full review

Skin Jobs

mike reyes · June 01, 2018 certified reviewer
Since 1915 almost a hundred films have been criticized for whitewashing In a industry that too often focus on maximizing profits Jim Vejvoda sharp writing and powerful cast, shed light on this issue. Skin Jobs,is extremely smart and relevant play and as someone whose guilty pleasure is big budget summer "superhero movies' it made me think about how my money might potentially be supporting a toxic message. Do yourself a favor add this to the list of shows as must see, for fringe 2018.... full review

Trafficked 2.0

mike reyes · June 01, 2018 certified reviewer
Trafficked 2.0 is a show that remains with you for a long time, it is both powerful and haunting. It provides a much needed voice to a ongoing crises, this show isn't set in any specific time period but feels as relevant as ever in 2018. Peerada and Verenice share such a powerful bond, despite being separated by a physical barrier throughout the show, they are supported by a strong cast who shined performing the movement pieces. This show will break your heart, and hopefully provide a call to act... full review

TURBULENCE!

mike reyes · June 22, 2017 certified reviewer
This show was my first introduction to Robot Teammate and it instantly made me a lifelong fan! Incredible musical Journey that is out of this world.The show contains such a strong cast of unique and colorful characters you can not help cheering on Team Earth to Victory. The live band was outstanding and a great compliment to the beautiful voices on stage. This is musical theater at is finest and perhaps my favorite show of the 2017 fringe season.... full review

Nicaea

mike reyes · June 20, 2017 certified reviewer
Thought-provoking, this play of biblical hermeneutics leaves you much to ponder on, Writer Trica Aurand takes you on an intimate and political journey in the life of these men as these seek to craft the future of Christianity and its ability to influence its followers. This philosophical experience left me digesting upon it for days to come. ... full review

SPACE or The Number of Nothing

mike reyes · June 07, 2017 certified reviewer
Though provoking, SPACE OR THE NUMBER OF NOTHING is an intimate story following a crew to their potentially unknown fate, it is a powerful reminder of how small we can actually be in the known universe and that our minutia does not make us insignificant, in fact, it is due to our smallness that our stories are so important to tell. Bravo to Ethan and the rest of the hardworking cast and crew. ... full review

Songs of the Fall

mike reyes · June 07, 2017 certified reviewer
Haunting beautiful, Writer/Composer Ben Boquist has captured something truly special, The most surprising notion about this story is the difference in whatis being portrayed on the stage in front of you, and how organized religion has historically portrayed the "fall of man" time and time again. This modern retelling is a story at its core about resilience, empathy, and forgiveness. This thought-provoking musical portrays all the characters as equals, whereupon they are all given their own agency... full review

CringeFest: An Uncomfortable Anthology

mike reyes · June 03, 2017 certified reviewer
Uncomfortably delightful! CRINGEFEST is laugh out loud funny. This show is a solid hour of gut busting entertainment. You are transported to awkward moments that are both relatable and at time difficult to watch, but unable to look away. ... full review