Riot Grrrl Saves the World

ensemble theatre · will play for food theatre group · Ages 15+ · United States of America

world premiere
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ELIZABETH HADLER uncertified reviewer June 16, 2014
This was a really fun show to watch. It was energetic and lively. The acting was great and each actress brought something special and unique to their respective role. The live musical performance was really cool (I wish there had been more!). I do think that the script needs some work (especially the ending) and I really wish I got to know more about the backstories of the characters because they were all so interesting!... full review
TODD LAMPE certified reviewer June 29, 2014
In a truly original one-act play, Riot Grrrl Saves the World is packed full of solid performances, with especially good work from Poonam Basu and Zoë Lillian as kindred spirits who become closer as the play progresses. They both display a natural charisma and ability for the roles. TIffany Mo and Emma Servant provide rich performances too and it's obvious the cast has true chemistry. The show is also loaded with wonderful asides to the audience in the form of short monologues, all helped along by well-paced directing - and as a bonus, you get to see a LIVE girl band crank out some raw, steamy punk onstage. But...does Riot Grrrl really have what it takes to save the world? If you haven't yet seen it, be sure to catch it during the extended ru... full review
CHRISTOPHER LOOP certified reviewer June 18, 2014
I'd lived the 90's, but not as a girl. Now I have. A fun and gut-punching tale, well executed. Great work!... full review
CARLY D. WECKSTEIN certified reviewer June 29, 2014
Thank you, thank you Will Play for Food for putting this very important story on the stage. Louisa Hill's beautiful script is such a refreshing and necessary voice. I really enjoyed the language of religion/faith mixing with the grrrl talk, into a kind of magical poetry. I loved the diversity of this awesome all-female cast, and I loved the authentic body-positivity of this production. This is what the Fringe and the theatre world in general (but most especially in LA) needs more of! I loved looking over and seeing a whole row of young men next me who were SO into this story -- YES! Thanks for helping prove that grrrl stories are important for everyone to hear! I would have loved to see the actors playing the romantic interests have... full review
BRENDAN WEINHOLD uncertified reviewer June 22, 2014
tagged as: revolution · politics · feminism · anarchy
Boom chaka laka. Too often I get told to take politics out of theatre. Well BOOM CHAKA LAKA. Riot Grrrl doesn't, and they punk ROCK. See this show if you want to walk out with the energy to change the whole f'in world. ... full review
ESTHER MIRA certified reviewer June 23, 2014
tagged as: punk rock · girl power · riot grrrl · feminism
I had such a blast watching Riot Grrrl Saves The World. The story is engaging and the energy of the talented cast is electrifying! I loved how spirited and passionate each actress was from start to finish. My favorite parts were the monologues spoken directly to the audience. The actresses delivered their impassioned words with such conviction and truth that I was right there in the moment with them--I was a part of their riot grrrl world, and it was so cool. You don't want to miss this super fun show!... full review
TRACEY PALEO, GIA ON THE MOVE (OFFICIAL PRESS) certified reviewer June 20, 2018
tagged as: women · lgbt · music · teens
Capturing the zeitgeist of today’s girl empowerment movement, Riot Grrrl Saves The World, is as exuberant as it is insightful. Read the full official press review at: https://giaonthemove.com/2014/06/29/fringe-up-hff14-riot-grrl-saves-the-world/ ... full review