Rob Angell

The Importance of Being Oscar

rob angell · June 12, 2018 certified reviewer
I really enjoyed this production! I'm not super familiar with Wilde's work, but I love all of his quotations and felt compelled to kiss his grave when I visited Paris. June's script is peppered with Wildeisms, guaranteeing a few good chuckles. The actors show us three aspects of Wilde. Abraham gives a standout performance in this well-directed piece that presents with the human side of a legend. The free absinthe at the start of the show didn't hurt, either!... full review

The Women of Lockerbie by Deborah Brevoort

rob angell · June 09, 2018 certified reviewer
This is a stunning and heartwrenching tale of loss, grief, and healing that combines the modern and ancient to deliver a powerful production. If you're anything like me (read: human) expect a good 75-minute cry.... full review

Wounded

rob angell · June 09, 2018 certified reviewer
A top-of-the-line production team and cast invites you into the rawest moments of three peoples' lives in the wake of life-changing events. The care and craft poured into this production by every hand that touched it is palpable. Even if you paid full price for a ticket, you're getting a discount for what this is worth. An unflinching look at how the ripples of war echo through peacetime.... full review

Kassandra

rob angell · June 09, 2018 certified reviewer
Lariah and Whitman invite us to a "Last Breakfast" of a priestess with the bittersweet gift of foresight reflecting on her past and future. You will be entranced and moved by this mighty interpretation from an actor who isn't afraid to bring the audience in and connect with them in her most powerful and vulnerable moments.... full review

Othello & Otis

rob angell · June 06, 2018 certified reviewer
An intense and grounding experience (from the program to the final blackout), this production mixes movement, audience immersion, music, and devised/documentary theater to call audiences to examine their own privileges and biases and look through the eyes of others.... full review

UNREAL CITY

rob angell · June 06, 2018 certified reviewer
This production was logistically ambitious and the risk paid off! It's one of those things where everyone involved has a different experience, warranting repeat visits and promoting lots of "water cooler style" discussion after the show. You are encouraged to take a more active role in the show, though if you prefer to sit back and let others lead you can do that, too. It made me think about how much of society is dependent on our adherence to customs and playing our various roles. Fantastic work... full review