''The Trick'' and ''The Pearl''

What I liked

Full review can be found here:

https://www.latheatrix.com/post/review-the-pearl-the-trick-at-hollywood-fringe-festival-2026

What I didn't like

N/A

My overall impression

Both plays have strong ideas and memorable moments, but would benefit from more patient pacing and deeper emotional grounding from the actors. “The Pearl” feels more cohesive, while “The Trick” has potential but needs more time for the relationships and stakes to fully develop. Still, the direction, design choices, and select performances give the production as a whole enough substance to engage with during the Fringe Festival.