Meet & Greet

We went there to see and support Daniele Gaither thinking, "if she's involved, it must be good, she's brilliant and we love her." It was absolutely stunning. Let's start with the writing. It's as dazzling as anything we've seen in ten years. The concept was inspired, every character had unbelievable attention to detail, and there were so many hilarious ideas and moments we almost didn't want to laugh, because if you laughed out loud you would miss the next funny line. And many funny lines were missed. Every actor was incredible. Putting it in words diminished the richness of the experience. I don't want to give anything away except to say, they were all extraordinary. Every performance was delivered pitch perfect. Every character was luminou... full review

Fantastically funny play-- you can tell the writers are experienced at sitcoms/TV... it's like every 3rd line is a setup and pay off for a joke. I've never laughed so much at a play. If you are looking for something hilarious (with some clever commentary on Hollywood/TV) then this is the show for you. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.... full review

5 stars...in more ways than one! MEET & GREET is hip, hilarious Hollywood mayhem from start to finish. The four actresses (very meta, playing four actresses) are all pitch perfect, as is Paul Iacono as the lone male in the casting office. Each leading lady has her own story and her own show stopping laughs and Mr. Iacono holds his bitchy own amidst this master class in comedy. Writers Stan Zimmerman and Christian McLaughlin pack on a pile of yuks, a pinch of pathos and a truly wicked twist that caps off the most fun you can have in eighty minutes. Mr. Zimmerman directs with panache, keeping the pace light-footed while allowing his actors to each take their moments of well-earned guffaws. If you need a good chuckle--or, more app... full review

Stars light up the Theatre Asylum stage at this year’s Hollywood Fringe festival as a quartet of fictional Broadway/Hollywood divas vie for a sitcom pilot lead in Stan Zimmerman and Christian McLaughlin’s outrageously funny Meet & Greet. Broadway legend Margo Jane Marsden (Carolyn Hennesy), former sitcom costars Belinda Reid (Vicki Lewis) and Teri Valentine (Teresa Ganzel), and Real Housekeepers Of Palm Beach star Desiree White (Daniele Gaither) have been summoned to a San Fernando Valley casting office to read for the role of Andrea in a soon-to-be-shot pilot. Not surprisingly, each finds the presence of the other three more than a bit irritating, and surprising as well, since no four actresses could be more dissimilar than classicall... full review

"Meet & Greet" is not to be missed! Brilliantly witty, hilarious and a true joy from beginning to end! Superbly written, directed and performed -- it is a luscious gem!!... full review

Very funny and entertaining show. ... full review

Highlighted with brilliant acting, writing and directing MEET AND GREET is bound to be one of the biggest hits at this year's Fringe. The premise is we are in a casting office in the San Fernando Valley, present day. Four actresses have been called in for one part during pilot season, and each one appears to be at the end of her acting rope and really needs the job. Each is greeted by a catty, young, gay male CASTING ASSISTANT (Paul Iacono) who seems to be more than happy to feed the egos of the needy actresses. As he escorts each actress into the off stage casting meeting, the other three reveal much about their lives, needs, and many shortcomings. The four actresses (Carolyn Hennesy, Vicki Lewis, Teresa Ganzel, and Daniele Gaither) ... full review

I'm just adding to the chorus of high praise for this piece. The script is hilarious, as are all the cast. Bravura performances from all, in a wonderfully absurd but wittily satirical send up of west coast show biz ridiculousness. The cast is spectacular, especially Teresa Ganzel, who rocks the house. She's on-the-floor funny, with impeccable yet distinctive comic timing, and manages a 180 degree pivot into a truthful, even poignant new character turn with grace and charm. Please someone write a pilot for this woman.... full review

I love this play!!! Hysterical dialogue, wonderful actors, great direction... it was a fabulous evening of theater. I brought ten co-workers and everyone loved it. A few of them wanted to add their own comments: This play is amazing! Laugh out loud funny with a fabulous twist at the end. What a joy to see mature actresses playing the hell out of such fabulous roles! -Eric What a clever premise! I so enjoyed the play and the great performances. -Sally Everyone should go see this play! It was sold out, but they just added another performance on July 11th, so run, don't walk, to see "Meet & Greet!" - Adam Super funny throughout, with some great heartfelt moments as well. - Mike Awesome play! Carolyn Hennesy is beyond brilliant!... full review

Wickedly funny. Great cast. The audience was laughing out loud through the whole show. I enjoyed it very much.... full review