Both Karen and Cota expressed their plaulyfulness and light into their show. This is a great one for families of all ages! It kept me interested like "what are they going to do next?"
"What portals and timeliness are they going thorough now?" ...
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I wish there were more shows like this at fringe. After seeing so many shows they all sort of being to blend together in a weird soup and it's easy to forget everything you've seen but Pandora's Boombox stands out at something entirely unique and special. Karen's performance and her use of silence captured my attention immediately and had me drawn in the entire time. ...
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ERNEST KEARNEYstage and cinemacertified reviewerJune 22, 2025
Karen Hall and Cota offer us a morality play, ala a clown, on the modern obsession with agonizing over splinters that, in turn, blinds us to the beauty of the forest. A little bit of wisdom served with a good many laughs....
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All Pandora's Boombox needs is a TV screen and animator because it already feels like an old classic cartoon like Tom and Jerry. The humor is subtle and varied with clear intention and meaning behind the show and the clowns at play. I particularly enjoyed watching Karen play - she has such varied expressions and discoveries that makes the joy from her play feel so tangible. A marvelous piece through and through. ...
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Such a refreshing wholesome classical clown show great for the whole family. This show is a perfect example of clown problem solving and audience participation. A must see for the studious clown. ...
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A colorful, chaotic burst of clowning fun! Pandora’s Boombox is a bold, high-energy show full of surprises that had the kids in the audience giggling, gasping, and joining in the fun. ...
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Sweet, funny and captivating! These clowns are pros and depict human evolution in a clever, delightful and absurd way. A really special and unique show for all ages. ...
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The show is playful, interactive and a great addition to the Fringe lineup. Its great to foster theater in Los Angeles that invites kids in. Brava!...
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