Reservoir Dolls: The Whole Bloody Affair

She's at it again! Actress/playwright Lani Harms is back at this year's fringe with a longer, more developed solo piece highlighting the rather unfortunate world of Tarantino's female characters. While bringing back certain favorites from her last show (i.e., The Bride and Mia Wallace), she expands their storylines to the delight of the audience! I mean, who wouldn't want to see Beatrix Kiddo from the Kill Bill franchise at a parent-teacher conference? Moreover, Harms introduces audiences to a few new characters, (i.e., The Waitress and Oscar-Winner, Mikey Madison). The writing is fresh, the creativity is high, and the wigs are bountiful. ... full review

Harms is terrific in the character work. ... full review

Reservoir Dolls is a witty, sharp satire of several sociological concerns currently occupying center stage in the cultural consciousness of both “tinsel town” and the nation: the exploitation of women in films and their limited access to roles in an image-driven industry; the institutional gender inequality and barriers facing women in the studio hierarchy; and the corporate world at large.... full review

Lani Harms shines in Reservoir Dolls, a one-woman show that joins forces of different Quentin Tarantino leads stuck in his head, in a thirty minute punch! Blends parody with homage. The different characters make us laugh out of our seats and keep us entertained to a surprising and hilarious grand finale. ... full review