Dead Dog's Bone: A Birthday Play

Most energetic, meaningful show I've thoroughly enjoyed in years! Production values are very, very clever yet don't distract from Veronica Tjioe's solid writing that deals intimately with the pains and pleasures of intimacy. Director Rosie Glen-Lambert unifies har actors whose characters are always pulling in different directions. Luke Medina plays the real dog within every dog you've ever asked, "Who are you really?" And there is one scene, wait for it, you'll know it when it happens, that will have you on your feet applauding and hollering in the pure joy of witnessing what you've never seen before on a stage. A wonderful, fast-paced show with terrific acting, adept stagecraft and masterful direction. Don't miss it. Miss the Tony Awards i... full review

Dead Dog's Bone, a short play, cleverly intertwines characters and plot in an entertaining and lively presentation. Narrated by the omniscient Virgin Mary, the characters work out their life dilemma with humor and pathos. Will romance win? Will Juniper succumb to love's illusions? Remembrances past of her parent's unsuccessful marriage make her life and her commitments difficult or is it just her inherited genes that gave her mother such a wandering wistfulness. The symbolism of dog, representing hearth and the love of home, compete with the draw of an unplanned future. All plays out amid clever stage direction and an engaging use of memorabilia rather than the usual set. Particular fine characterizations include Julia Finch ... full review

It is only once in a while that a play is produced which allows its audience to reflect on its own lifetime of missed opportunities. Dead Dog’s Bone serves as a vibrant example of a riveting roller coaster ride that explores life’s briefest yet most significant moments of love and kinship in a fast-paced episodic rhythm. Written by UC Santa Cruz graduate Veronica Tjioe and directed by fellow alumni Rosie Glenn-Lambert, the play chronicles the final year of Juniper’s family dog as it slowly makes its way to the grave. This is a play for all of us who have lost something special that we just cannot seem to let go of. Dead Dog’s Bone touches us where we are most in need of affection and invites us in to take life as it comes one moment at a tim... full review

Dead Dog's Bone was poignant, charming, creative and FUN! Fringe can be so challenging when you are bring art to life, but this cast and crew boldly created a way to tell their story with creativity and play. The performances were so good and the direction was fresh and inspired. Delightful.... full review

It was a marvelous experience all together. A perfectly directed show, with some incredible writing. Truly blew me out of the water. It wasn't your typical show. It made you think you about a whole bunch of things. I truly felt involved throughout it, emotionally and spiritually. If you are looking to see something fresh and different, this is what your looking for. Amazing work. ... full review

i truly loved this corky & clever play,the energy was hight & the acting was on point, didn't miss a beat. Brovo Job well done!!!!... full review

Very enlightening. Life is life. Well done. Good job!!... full review

Really wonderful! Super creative use of the space. Loved the rock skipping! Great acting and really original script. Bravo!... full review

Thoroughly enjoyed this show! Especially loved Timothy's Dream and some clever staging -- a great motorcycle scene without the motorcycle!... full review

A magnetic piece of theatre with some truly magical moments. The actor's bring so much heart one can't help but react to it. It is a must see/feel.... full review