What I liked
All of it. It’s a sharp, fun, relatable and beautifully performed play.
What I didn't like
I want a 75-80 minute of this show. At 30 minutes it’s tight and there’s no wasted words or space, but it needs to be longer. How often do you say “it needs to be longer” about anything you see? It’s a good problem to have and I look forward to the continued development of this show, because it’s earned and deserved.
My overall impression
This is a beautiful meta-comedy about life that I think we can all relate to. The script by Lucas James Nelson is wonderfully self-aware and relatable, with an added bonus of being beautifully self-depricating of itself and the festival it’s a part of. Luca’s writing is sharp, funny and personal.
Sharp directing by Casey Buxton-Dean gives this fourth wall breaking show a really grounded feel, something that’s not easy to pull off when there’s this much conversation.
The stars, Spencer & Theo, are magnetic. The crowd work makes each show a little different, but their connection to each other is what draws you in. I’ve seen Spencer in multiple shows, and have had the pleasure of him perform in one of my own, and he’s truly one of the great talents in Los Angeles.
