Marcus J Freed

WMMFEST is a fabulous film festival taking place in the heart of the Hollywood Fringe. We saw a great night of short movies from a range of extraordinary filmmakers - people who are talented, passionate, articulate, artistic & visionary. I'm a huge fan of We Make Movies and the way they say a full-body whole-hearted "YES!" to making films - they encourage people to make their movies, screen them, get them out there, and then make some more. I look forward to watching & participating in the strato... full review

YES!!! Airplane Live! is that rare theatrical event: tons of fun, family friendly (I could safely take my parents to it :) ), sing-a-long, shout-a-long, audience response, the American equivalent of the Great British Panto. It was a great throwback to the classic airplane movie with a lot of new and updated material. Really tight, pacey direction that keeps the action moving, a lot of very well drawn characters who lead you along in the story, get you laughing, get you laughing a bit more, and su... full review

YEAH! Gritty, full on, blood-sweat-and-tears-in-yo'-face-theatre!! Kickass work from the cast of MoFo W/The Hat. They work it, giving you a solid theatrical experience. This piece has depth, gravitas, grabs you by the cohones and takes you through a heart-wrenching theatrical rollercoaster of emotions. It has solid direction and a uniformly strong cast who play the junkies, abusers, abused and highly dysfunctional group of characters who are doing their best in life. The characters learn a little... full review

Excellent performances from James & the outstanding cast of Ladies in Waiting. I love the way they clearly delineate the different relationships and personalities of each of Henry's wives: every Queen is presented with beauty, grace and the drama needed to give you a multi-dimensional understanding of the challenges facing a lusty English monarch! Speaking as a native Englishman, I was particularly impressed with the quality of the English accents performed by American actors in the cast - their... full review

So damn good. Narcissus & Echo is an Eco-musical that is breathtakingly well-directed/written by Elizabeth Lanier. It's like 'Hair' meets the environmental water crisis, set against the backdrop of post-coital Mount Olympus, replete with Ancient Greek shenanigans & mythological hi-jinks. The exceptionally well-cast actors nail it with 12-part harmonies, excellent timing & spot-on choreography. It left me yearning for more - to see a longer version, in a bigger theatre, with more set, costume & a ... full review

Who would have thought that a Marine re-working of Shakespeare’s gory classic could shed new light on the original? Titus Sharkdronicus does exactly that. From the outset it sounds silly. It looks silly. It is silly. But it works, and it gives Shakespeare scholars a run for their money, not to mention the titillated audiences who laugh through the tightly-directed hour of melodramatic Elizabethan tragedy. Fiona Austin’s direction cleverly replaces two evil sons with sharks, one baddie becomes a s... full review

Pinata is a joyful celebration of motherhood, cheap wine, social pressure, the intense social pressure to look good and the one-upmanship of childrens’ birthday parties. The cast play well together with a lovely balance ensemble acting, presenting this kind of ‘Breakfast Club’ for mothers who have just had enough! Pinata is the perfect night out if you’re looking for a night away from the kids, and even better enjoyed if you play the ‘Pinata Drinking Game’ (I just made it up), where you take a sw... full review

Incantesimo. Bellissimo! Take five highly talented mostly-Italian musicians & performers, put them on an intimate stage, mix it with mentalism, magic and the esoteric, and you have Incantesimo. Riccardo Berdini leads the charge with an outstandingly beautiful musical journey - he deftly engages the audience, creates a musical trance, lifts your spirits and strikes a home run with his mentalism and melodic abilities. See it! ... full review

'Human Hothouse' is a very creative journey into a future dystopian reality nightmare tv show. Fringe vet Jim Hanna has created a gripping play that takes you into the darker side of human nature, replete with comic interplay, desperately drunk on-air guests and the season finale to end all season finales. The audience laughed their way through the hour & the cast led the fun as they took us into their world. Writer Jim Hanna deals with some heavier issues through the play, such as the character ... full review

Beautiful warmth from Jeremy Eberstein who can make you laugh, cry, feel deeply and takes you on an eye-opening journey. He has a lovely vocal range and deep tonality in singing, and a deftness of touch that takes you lightly through a serious topic and a heartfelt approach that makes this a must-see! Aspergers is a very present challenge for some, yet Jeremy helps to break down barriers, welcome you in and see the world in an entirely new way. Recommended. ... full review