Bus People

A variety of funny and occasionally poignant perspectives of how we use (or fail to use) public transit in L.A. Staged with constant variety of point of view and great use of media. ... full review

This show has inspired me to take the bus!! Tamra is so effective at communicating her passion for public transit in the most unexpected & hilarious ways. I found this show to be equal parts entertaining and genuinely educational in the best possible ways. Her character works in specific, varied, and surprising, and filled with so much human love & empathy. I left feeling so endeared to her & LADOT!... full review

Somehow effortlessly dances between really funny beats, incisive commentary on community/public transportation and genuinely moving character-driven moments. I feel SEEN as a Los Angeles public transportation truther. Highly recommend ... full review

A must see show!!! A love story to living in Los Angeles. Filled with heart, humor, and hard facts. An inspired one-woman show with delightful characters that share the stories of public transit, community, and interpretative dance showcasing complex emotions of fellow humans. ... full review

Bus People is a character driven solo theatre piece performed by a skilled comedic actor and dancer. What is your relationship with public transit in Los Angeles? This show may open your eyes to the adventures the bus has to offer... full review

Tamra's passionate, humanitarian, empowering delivery is beautiful to experience. I laughed, cried, and actually thought about some choices being a local LA traveler. ... full review

What a beautiful love letter to LA public transit! As a bus person myself, I can relate and recognize all the characters from the show. I love how Tamra combined acting with dance and an educational lecture about the history of LA public transportation. If you have never tried it, this show will definitely encourage you to! ❤️... full review

Bus People is one of the single best pieces of theater I have ever seen. Tamra Brown is the perfect star of this remarkable one-woman show. Get on the bus and prepare yourself for one of the funniest, most heartwarming, and most thought-provoking theatrical experiences of your life. What could easily feel like several different stories—mental health, homelessness, disability, and environmental concerns are woven together with incredible skill, creating a moving and surprisingly uplifting journey. The writing is sharp, insightful, and deeply human, while Tamra's performance is nothing short of extraordinary. I laughed, I cried, and I was completely captivated from beginning to end. This is one of the most ambitious productions I've seen at... full review

Pristine character work. Perfect timing. Characters grounded and poignant, some bittersweet but all relatable and real. The dance choreography with voiceover was astounding. ... full review

BUS PEOPLE is a very funny, clever and heartfelt show, tied together by Tamra Brown's hilarious performances... full review