This Our Now

Beautifully written and staged, with great acting. A play that makes you think, question, and take sides with characters and their ethics. ... full review

"This Our Now" is a sweet, complex drama about modern relationships that really showcases the talents of a passionate group of young actors. I was shocked to learn that actress Olivia Cordell is also the show's playwright, as the script has the maturity and an awareness of a seasoned vet. Aubrey Rinehart's inventive direction also shines in this piece, with movement that perfectly matches Cordell's flowy, overlapping dialogue. I think these two are a dynamic duo who really have the talent to make a big splash on the LA theatre scene in the years to come.... full review

I don't have a lot of time but all I want to say is Nate werner is a talent. I don't even know if that's his name because I lost my program but he stood out the entire show. A genuine compassionate storyteller fitting into character like a glove. ... full review

The storyline was very thought-provoking. The characters were believable and the acting so spot-on that the whole scenario really pulls you in. You find yourself truly caring about the feelings of these characters, whether they are right or wrong. I especially liked the way the two storylines intermingled, leaving the audience with a true sense that these stories intertwined, that they were not just separate-but-equal couples going through their own isolated lives. They were all of us and there was something personal to consider in at least one of the characters who would, sometimes uncomfortably, parallel one's own experiences with couple relationships.... full review

Fresh work, beautifully realized. Engaging, important piece.... full review

I wanted to see the show to increase my understanding of the challenges of 20-something relationships (2 generations behind me). The show DELIVERED. Contemporary and yet timeless. SMART dialogue, complex staging beautifully choreographed, and compelling characters I could watch over and over. That hour went by FAST. Strongly recommend!!... full review

Man, millennials just get it... so smart to market the show honestly. A bunch of recent college grads who are doing their best to write a show about life... that kind of marketing either pulls in the millennial audience, or challenges an older audience to come and see if they can pull it off. Spoiler alert. THEY DO. ... full review

Breathtakingly poignant, heartbreakingly real, painstakingly executed. This play speaks to the magic of theater to reflect universal truths about human relationships, anxieties, and connections. Bravo!... full review

Really impressive, unique spin on the life of a relationship. The writer touched on many basic, often overused and overwritten relationship cliches and presented them in a way that made them feel fresh and new. Clearly defined characters with a ton of dialogue which the actors absolutely nailed. ... full review

Olivia Cordell's 'This Our Now' is a delicious little allegory for the lies we tell ourselves, and how those lies effect the ones we love. I can't remember a better juxtaposition of such pervasive human themes with such a contemporary, playful sensibility. Often times, theatrical musings on these topics feel cryptic or inaccessible, but This Our Now is dripping with immediacy and intention - with dialogue paced at such a furious clip, you don't even have time to reflect. You're simply right with the characters from the opening scene to the closing moments in a very present, proscenium way that not only leaves you hanging on every word, but also leaves you reflecting on how the themes apply to your own situation. 5/5... full review