All These Pretty Things

Walking into The Actor Company's Little Theater, I knew that "All These Pretty Things" would be a very intimate solo show. On-stage were a few black boxes, a Tibetan singing bowl and mallet, and most importantly, a keyboard. Once singer/songwriter, Tracey Yarad entered holding her warm tea, she greeted the audience and launched into her show. Starting with an early marriage to an older man, his substance abuse led to the demise of their marriage. This resulted in her multi-year long "Celibacy." Throughout a series of nine of sections of the show with a mixture of ballads and uptempos, Yarad details falling in love with husband number two, and building their life together. With charm, nuance, and power vocals, this solo show is a tes... full review

Wonderful hour well-spent.... full review