Lydia Trueblood: The Black Widow of the Atlantic Coast

Lydia Trueblood is a compelling story that is well acted and filled with fantastic music! Would like to see again.... full review

I can't believe there are only three performances of this GEM of a show! I felt like a real patron of Lydia Trueblood's Santa Fe night spot as Lydia told her colorful tale, and Liz Eldridge's total transformation into Lydia is something to behold--and hear! Darkly hilarious, deeply felt, beautifully played. Clara Dykstra could not have been more perfect as Annabelle, Lydia's mute (but angelically-singing, sailor-swearing, musically-inclined) daughter. Her quiet sweetness reminded me of Carrie a bit (without the telepathic murder... she leaves the blood-letting to her mother ;) ). Do. Not. Miss. This. Show. Hopefully it gets extended, I would gladly pay the big bucks for an evening with Lydia and Annabelle!... full review

Fantastic!!! A Truly enjoyable evening...a witty, dark, sardonic, and very sexy piece!!!! Great location, tons of fun...... full review

Awesome show! The story was well-written and funny, the music was impressive, the singing was extraordinary, and the acting was outstanding. Liz Eldridge is a phenomenal actress and blew the roof off with her powerful singing voice, which is out of this world. And Clara Dykstra provided splendid support as she humbly showed off her exceptional accordion, trumpet, and vocal skills.... full review

It's an absolute crime that this production only got three performances as it is easily best show I've seen at this year's Fringe (technically it shares that honor with one other musical). If there is any justice in this world it will get extended so you can all partake in the absolutely stunning voice that Liz Eldridge brings to the production, along with the exceptional instrumental skills that both Liz and the equally talented Clara Dykstra bring to the table. The story is engaging and funny, the music and lyrics range from soft and beautiful to full blown bad-ass belts, and the entire production has a clean, sleek feel to it, a result of the roughly two years that Liz and Efrain Schunior have spent honing this piece of art. Agai... full review

A brilliant showcase of some incredible talent and a terrific piece of storytelling using many forgotten forms! Absolutely love a it!! ... full review

This show was so great! Wonderful story telling and beautiful singing and music. I was really impressed by everyone involved and enjoyed every second of it!!... full review

THE MUSIC! THE MOOD! I loved this show and desperately wanted to buy a CD of the songs after. They are really beautiful, moving, breathtaking in fact. Liz and Clara are just incredibly talented, and I enjoyed the crisp writing, inventive staging and overall work by writer/director Efrain Schunior as well. I saw the last last Tuesday performance and it was SOLD OUT. I wish it had a couple more dates so those that didn't experience it yet could!... full review

What a delightful Gem! Liz Eldridge has an amazing vocal instrument, a brilliantly witty mind, and an incredible sense of presence and timing that she showcases very nicely, thank you!... Liz starts slowly, (just like you like it -) and builds in complexity, assisted by the most amazing and ambidextrous Clara Dykstra, who's musical talents will no doubt influence her future as a ground breaking new age architect in the next few years. (?!) Catchy tunes, carefully wrought lyrics and an uncanny wicked choice of instruments: Ukelele, Baby Banjo, Accordion, Trumpet + an antique hand pumped organ -the like of which I had never seen or heard - that seamlessly assist in transporting us back to the late 19th century in tonal quality and stolen from ... full review

The attraction to this show is definitely the music. Liz Eldridge has a gorgeous voice and the multitude of instruments that both she and Clara Dykstra play is truly impressive. Watching Dykstra play the accordion and the trumpet AT THE SAME TIME is mind boggling. However, the story and performance in between the songs needs some work. It felt long even though the running time was less than an hour.... full review