What I liked
THE BOMB begins with the foundation of an absolutely hilarious script that Dana Schwartz and Justin Huen bring to life with complete precision. They are fast-paced, connected, and sublimely at ease. I had a total blast watching this one!
What I didn't like
No notes! I want a copy of this script so I can study all the brilliant jokes!
My overall impression
It isn’t easy to pull off a play about stand-up. The built-in trap is that the characters’ set needs to be funny in order for the audience to buy in. Luckily, Dana Schwartz is effing hilarious. THE BOMB is a two-person show about an unlikely duo of comics at very different stages in their careers who team up to help one another find their voice. This script is incredibly sharp — every other line is a punchline that absolutely hits. What makes it especially fun is Schwartz plays a stand-up who is (GASP) female and (DOUBLE GASP) in perimenopause! Her jokes explore the unsung experiences of women with a self-assured confidence that we need oh so much more of.
This is an hour of laughter that is anything but a bomb!
