Emergency Operation

ensemble theatre · cockeyed optimist productions · Ages 13+ · United States of America

world premiere
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BONNIE SLUDIKOFF uncertified reviewer June 05, 2017
tagged as: funny · clever
Fun little slice of semi-fictional life. Great performances by the cast and several big laughs. ... full review
JAMES FERRERO certified reviewer June 19, 2017
It's not everyday you see a romantic comedy done onstage. Emergency Operation is a loving nod to those classic rom coms you know, but with an added theatrical suspension of disbelief. Utilizing magical realism ala John Cariani's Almost Maine, we see a man undergo a heart procedure following a breakup with his girlfriend. But much like the heart, this is far more complex than it first appears. You can take away the memories and the pain, but the risk of remembering never goes away. Jess Moore and Ben Bergstrom play these two conflicted lovers with conviction and humor. Both characters have their faults, but we can't help but pull for them throughout. They are supported by an outstanding ensemble filled with overbearing parents (Sigute Miller ... full review
TIFFANY CASCIO certified reviewer June 16, 2017
I saw, and loved, the original 10 minute version of this play at PlayGround LA and I have to give Lauren major props for this expansion. I'm a writer so I know that turning a 10 minute piece (that works!) into a 65 minute piece (that still works!) is HARD. This was also a technically challenging piece with set changes throughout but the transitions were smooth and you stay engaged and laughing the whole time. Very fun show! ... full review
HENRY WIZZIRT uncertified reviewer March 12, 2024
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MAUREEN GORSKI certified reviewer June 08, 2017
tagged as: funny · Enthralling · AMUSING
So entertaining! Loved the humor!... full review
LUCI URSICH certified reviewer June 12, 2017
Well worth the time to come out. You won't be disappointed.... full review
ANONYMOUS certified reviewer June 12, 2017
tagged as: AMUSING · dramady · quirky · brilliant · Must See
I loved it from start to finish. Great way to spin a broken heart story into something that we can smile about. Bravo!... full review
ANONYMOUS certified reviewer June 12, 2017
I loved the show!... full review
LAURA RENSING uncertified reviewer June 12, 2017
This show was such a blast! This is such a well-crafted production. The story is great, and balances humor with the bittersweet confusion of unrequited love. Every single actor pulls out all the stops, whether they're making you laugh until you cry or tearfully working through the darker parts of the show. Every role and every moment is filled with purpose. I think what really stands out about this piece is the honesty; the story and the acting are both so sincere and based in reality that you can't help but feel a connection to these characters and their surreal little world. Also, I hope they put the show playlist on Spotify, I've never actually been excited about scene transitions before. :D... full review
ANONYMOUS certified reviewer June 14, 2017
Well done. ... full review