The Vertical

The Vertical is a funny and heartfelt critique of the vertical drama craze that has arisen in the last few years.... full review

This show was so fun! It addresses serious issues of racism & sexism in the vertical industry and how that’s seeping into Hollywood and setting our culture back in so many ways, but it tackles these subjects with humor and camp, which makes the messages hit that much harder. The cast is huge and yet the show feels intimate. Huge props to the writer/director/actor Dee for juggling it all with grace!... full review

What a fun cast and fun show. I have never seen a vertical...so I loved the device of feeling like we were a part of the vertical as an audience. I was literally laughing out loud in disbelief! So funny! ... full review

If you have ever worked on a vertical then this show if for you. I was hooked the themes of race, cross cultural influence, representation and morality in this play, not jus the comedic moments. Dee succeeds in putting forth his intention and purpose as a creator with nuance and humor. The execution and message is there. The acting is not forced, it's simple and almost effortless which allows the audience to further fall into the story. The audience I was in really enjoyed themselves, especially those actors who have worked on verticals.... full review

Have you ever seen a vertical and thought...what is this? The Vertical is a raw exposé on a controversial chapter of filmmaking filled with refreshing humor and fun performances. Dee Vlachos always brings tough questions to the table without shying away, and this is a great example of that.... full review

A raw exposé that pulls no punches and packs a lot of laughs.... full review

A very interesting, funny and spot on glimpse into the world of vertical films. ... full review

A smart, funny, and very timely topic that'll resonate with any working actor in this day and age!... full review

Dee once again tackles politically charged topics that operate behind the scenes of Hollywood's new era, particularly through the creation of "verticals." He skillfully infuses humor into the script, preventing the play from becoming overly didactic. While some scenes felt almost too good to be true, the play, much like his previous work "My Tiger", which explored race relations in the United States, demonstrates how art can serve as a foil to reality.... full review

Snapshots of the world surrounding making verticals- the problems as well as the connections that are made between people. Very funny and self referential, this is a must see!... full review