Black Bag Job

This show is PHENOMENAL. A masterful job of ratcheting up tension. The show is riveting to the degree that you feel as much a part of the team (and the guilt) as the characters, given the stakes and dramatic irony. ... full review

Christian Levatino and the Gangbusters Theatre Co. continue their exploration of major political events in the 20th Century with this disquieting play about the FBI agents monitoring Martin Luther King, Jr. on the day before and the day of his assassination. The production does a great deal with a few historically specific props to create a set and an atmosphere both dark and tense. Each of the four Special Agents justify their presence only a few dozen feet from King's hotel room in ways mundane or insightful, and avoid feeling much guilt for their actions. As Levatino's Agent Hanna explains, when the responsibility for what's being done is divided among so many people, no one believes they're to blame. One of the best dramas of the 202... full review

Smart, engaging writing excellently performed by a superb ensemble. Thought provoking and original. ... full review

A gripping, slow-burn espionage drama that puts you in the room with government agents as they collect recordings of MLK Jr's final moments. Impressively executed with sharp, period-appropriate detail.... full review

Christian Latvatino has once again exceeded our greatest expectations with yet another incredibly crafted, written, and executed theatrical piece at the Hollywood Fringe Festival. This a MUST SEE SHIOW!! ... full review

Black Bag Job is a must-see, within or beyond Hollywood Fringe Fest. I bought a ticket per recommendation by an acquaintance who introduced me to the Broadwater Theater. I’m not much for things meant-to-be, but I will say it was a rad series of events. I didn’t know what to expect, and the performance hit me like a truck. I was in recovery mode for the rest of my evening. Totally worth it. It’s a smartly written, well-performed powerhouse that I was not emotionally prepared for.... full review

Excellent, taught, with fine performances and a message from the 60s that resonates in the modern era. Really well balanced ensemble, with standout performances. Some very strong dialog and themes that the actors give real life to.... full review

I was impressed overall. The writing, the acting, the directing was authentic and engaging.... full review

There's something uniquely electric about discovering a gem of a show at Hollywood Fringe, a feeling that you've stumbled onto something raw, immediate, and alive. Black Bag Job captures that spirit completely. What stands out most is its sense of intention. Every moment feels considered without ever feeling forced. The writing balances intimacy and tension, pulling the audience into a space where you're not just watching for entertainment, you're participating emotionally and sensorially. There's a quiet confidence in the storytelling that allows the themes to unfold naturally rather than being pushed. The performances are grounded and present; this piece of mastery challenges you to reflect on your awareness and practice to democra... full review