Pit of Hope

Vince Tula's brilliant imagination brings to life the devastating impact of an ICE raid through the eyes of a beloved pit bull. It's a unique, heartbreaking, and deeply moving story. Absolutely beautiful and heartbreaking and yet leaves you with hope. Definitely a highlight for me at the Fringe. ... full review

A timely play that brilliantly tackles the L.A. animal shelter crisis and the effects ICE raids have on everyone, including pets.... full review

This one is for all the dog lovers! Pit of Hope highlights those who are doing their part to bring awareness to the animal shelter crisis as well as the humanitarian crisis caused by ICE. A political show that reflects the divided society we live in and the consequences that it brings. It definitely made me sad, but there were some beautiful moments in there as well. A solid first work for this new-to-fringe writer!!... full review

Such a timely and important story of the era we are living in. It's a known fact that how we treat our animals is a direct reflection of how we treat each other. Vince Tula's writing and directing captured that sentiment very well. Solid performances all around. ... full review

The show had the audience laughing and crying, which is such a rare balance. It was a revealing look at dogs, humanity, and an exploration of our connection to how we treat animals. I would highly recommend this show!... full review

The production gave us a glimpse at humans almost as caricatures, but it did so intentionally. It was as if we were seeing the world, and the people who inhabit it through the lens of the dogs at the center of the story. Also, while many plays are of course important to those that write them, this one was clearly close to Vince’s heart, you can tell he bled for it.... full review

This was a highlight of my Fringe experience this year. Deftly written, with characters so grounded and real despite two of them being dogs portrayed by actors, this play really surprised me with its comedic edge and dramatic gravitas. I was riveted from beginning to end. This is what it looks like when talented artists take up a real-world cause and make something relevant, impactful and creatively gorgeous. ... full review

I appreciated the sentiment behind this show. I am a pit bull keeper and lover and it breaks my hear to see them mistreated and discarded in circumstances that can only be classed as 'canine racism'. Overall, I was glad I chose to see this show.... full review

Loved it!! Everything was excellent, from the writing to acting, set and costumes! Hard subject matter and it was handled with such grace. The Frank character was a tough role and the actor nailed it.... full review

Pit of Hope is a very well written and well paced show. Steller acting throughout. It balances heart and humor and manages to leaves you contemplating the humanity of its characters in a very inhumane situation.... full review