CAN'T TAKE MY (EYES) OFF OF YOU

Fiona Lakeland's writing is uniquely poignant and her performance as Holly is effortlessly natural. Whenever she is onstage, it just feels like she is so at ease and living in every moment. Her writing touches on truly relevant material in the land of modern relationships/friendships. I also loved how multi-faceted her female characters were. Melanie Alexander brings such truth and humor to the best friend in love with Stefan. These relationships make you question...are we ever really happy with the people we choose? Or is it human nature to wonder what would happen if we crossed the boundaries of friendship with our closest friends of the opposite sex? The entire cast brings you into this world of intimacy and the challenges that come ... full review

Fiona was raw, real and vulnerable. To see her in her work and shine so bright was a real pleasure. Her ensemble was fabulous and they shared the piece with love & care. ... full review

A moody, fractured relationship piece anchored by Fiona Lakeland's luminous stage presence, "Can't Take My (Eyes) Off Of You" is more a series of impressions than a linear story. The technical elements in the transitions are deftly handled and lend a lovely, haunting quality to the play. The transitions inform the action rather than distract from it. A softly impressionistic sweep of a play punctuated and guided by Lakeland's performance.... full review

Beautifully written in 8 vignettes over the course of 50 minutes, the show balances the languid nature of everyday relationship dialog with a staccato constantly leaping plotline. It drives toward its finish through a series of scenes that leave the audience as cliffhung as the characters themselves. If you've ever been in a relationship or thought about being in a relationship, the content is for you. Ably helmed by Adrian LaTourelle and finely acted by Fiona Lakeland, Melanie Alexander, and Jeff Bowman, with clever set design by I don't know who, "Can't Take My Eyes Off of You" also provides the requisite glimpse of beautiful bodies that makes the title appropriate. Stop in to Theatre of Note if interested.... full review

Had the great honor and pleasure of attending Fiona Lakeland's play "Can't Take My Eyes Off You" last night! This 50 minute play was a triumph and I can't say enough great things about the performances and production! I found it to be a fresh, smart, funny and innovative! The play was well directed, acted and produced! I highly recommend seeing it and I look forward to more of the same great work again by all involved next year! Much love, support and a special thanks to all, especially: Adrain LaTourelle, Fiona Lakeland, Melanie Alexander and Jeff Bowman! ... full review

Talented cast ... Lots to look at ... Quick show. 45 minutes is all you need.... full review

Fiona Lakeland is a fearless playwright and actress, and the play was a great take on modern relationships and life and love in today's California!... full review

This was only 45 minutes long not the 75 minutes that it says. It wasn't worth my time to come over here tonight to see it. I had a hard time hearing the male actor.... full review