The Vertical

Well done to everyone in this talented group! Thank you for making me cringe and die of laughter from the sheer accuracy of the vertical film world, I was truly transported onto set. ... full review

An insightful and honest portrayal of the world of verticals, how fucked up they are, and how fucked up we all are (as audience and artist) to put up with them (for entertainment or out of desperation).... full review

It was an amazing show! I enjoyed every moment of it.... full review

The Vertical managed to simultaneously transport me into the magical world of live theater and the un-magical world of verticals. Both comedic and painful, the plays commentary on the current plight of the "working actor" is executed in both hilarity and realism. ... full review

I really enjoyed it , it was very accurate from what I’ve seen on these vertical sets. I also like how comedic it is but at the same time it breaks down why verticals can be so wrong sometimes. ... full review

This was fun and absolutely infuriating to watch lol. The truth hurts and this gives it in abundance! ... full review

Fascinating insight into a side of film making that is emerging and overtaking.... full review

It's a hilarious satire of vertical microdramas and the people behind them. Kudos to Dee for shining a light on the low-quality writing, acting, and directing that so many of these productions suffer from.... full review

The show stages a cultural collision between a Chinese production crew and their American actors, exposing how power, hierarchy, and misunderstanding can warp even the smallest interactions. • Racism — subtle, structural, and often unspoken • Sexism — embedded in casting, expectations, and authority • Classism — who gets to speak, who gets corrected, who gets dismissed The “vertical microdrama” format makes every moment feel like a pressure chamber. ... full review

A funny, unique exploration of the vertical industry!... full review