Dinosaurs

A frenetic, funny, sensitive and thought provoking take on trauma and time travel. It dealt with some really tough topics by infusing the characters dealing with them and the world they were in with joy, humor and hope, leaving the audience utterly invested in their emotional journey/dinosaur road trip. ... full review

What an excellently funny, strangely grounded and lovely way to deal with trauma. I truly enjoyed this show.... full review

I loved this show so much! After seeing Mandy’s show ARIZONA RAIN in the 2023 Hollywood Fringe, I knew that I was in store for another awesome play. ... full review

Every part of this production fires on all cylinders. From the script to the direction, performances, and design, every artist a part of this show delicately balances humor and trauma, the absurd and the very much real. Norma the dinosaur, to me, will go down in the lexicon of iconic theatrical characters. ... full review

A really cool way to talk about trauma. Sometimes there is a physical manifestation of trauma staring you in the face until you are able to work through it and Dinosaurs did that so well. Absurd in such a fun way and touching in others. A fun journey of trying to heal your inner child and move past the things that made and hurt us. ... full review

Incredible show! DINOSAURS was alternatingly wacky and heart-wrenching, absurd and painfully real. The actors were phenomenal, and I loved all of the emo Easter eggs. Can't wait to see what becomes of this beautiful show!... full review

This workshop is an incredible piece, hosted in the perfect space for an intimate theater performance. From the set pieces to props to writing to acting, Dinosaurs is an incredibly immersive and engaging show that I would highly recommend.... full review

Very well done! Told the story of unhealed trauma and how it can pop back up. Very well written. ... full review

Hilarious and so well-written. I can see this being performed in schools and small and regional theatres across the country. Somebody publish this now! (Get Mandy those royalty checks, she deserves them!!! Perform it in every high school!) Imagine how impactful it would be to have a piece so funny and simple about young people navigating the lasting effects of sexual trauma in an approachable, comfortable, and yet deep and unapologetic way performed all over the country. Really moving stuff.... full review

Whoah what a deeply personal and uniquely presented show!! So dark while being delightfully uplifting and sweet. This juxtaposition of opposite energies in this show, with each role pushing into different extremes made the pain of the main character more palpable as well as brought light to her intensity. Everyone had such expressive eyes. I love this absurd time travel bending metaphorical show about trauma. Dinosaurs made me think and feel and laugh and pause my hatred with love. ... full review