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The Time Machine

Dramatic Theatre · Benjamin McFadden · Ages 12+ · United States of America

Family Friendly Pay What You Can World Premiere
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Review by BARRI HOLLANDER

June 19, 2025 certified reviewer

What I liked

I particular loved the use of the puppets. They were so human in their movement (thanks to the actors handling them) and expression.

What I didn't like

Very tight story and performance start to finish. A beautiful piece of storytelling and art.

My overall impression

The Time Machine is a nuanced, well-written, and beautifully performed story. The cast are each very believable in their roles, with very distinct voices. Jessica Martin as “The Time Traveler” was a standout. Benjamin Burns has created beautifully crafted puppets, which are a show in and of themselves. And Benjamin McFadden not only wrote a very timely re-imagining of the story, but gave the characters true lives on stage.

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