ENCORE! for Desert Warrior: the story behind the secret film of Benghazi
July 20, 2017Winner of the valued “Producers’ Encore Award”, Desert Warrior retakes the stage Friday at 8pm (7/21) and Saturday at 9:30pm (7/22).
Based on true events, this 55 mintue, 15 character “tour-de-force” is an autobiographical retelling of an actor’s involvement in the most controversial film of the decade.
Audeinces rave:
“…this just might be the chaotic steampunk story-in-a blender Terry Gilliam has been searching for for his entire life. ” – Certified Reviewer
“Ross’s performance is unapologetically raw and earnest and had me enthralled from the moment he began.” – Certified Reviewer
“Desert Warrior affirmed my belief in the redemptive nature of art and the courage of the creative spirit. “ – Certified Reviewer
Only 2 MORE performances.
Tickets: $15 –> hff17.org/4622
Further Reading:
ArtsBeatLA – http://www.artsbeatla.com/2017/06/hff17-10/
Crazy4Comicon – https://crazy4comiccon.wordpress.com/2017/06/17/interview-with-ross-gosla-star-wars-theatre/
...Desert Warrior: BETTER THEATRE THAN TONY KUSHNER
June 23, 2017Desert Warrior, part of the 2017 Hollywood Fringe Festival, closes this weekend.
Based on true events, Desert Warrior is an autobiographical retelling of an actor’s involvement in the most controversial film of the decade. Audiences rave:“Ross’ portrayal of easily 15 different characters over the course of the performance never felt muddled or confusing, they were specific and delivered with exceptional talent and ability. A MUST SEE…Wonderfully written. Exceptionally performed. Poignant and heartfelt, brave and impressively honest. Especially as an actor or artist in Los Angeles, this is really an incredible story that I KNOW I’ve never seen before. Bravo.” – Certified Reviewer
“…this just might be the chaotic steampunk story-in-a blender Terry Gilliam has been searching for for his entire life. ” – Certified Reviewer
Further reviews: http://www.hollywoodfringe.org/projects/4622?tab=reviews
PRESS:
ArtsBeatLA – http://www.artsbeatla.com/2017
...Desert Warrior: the story behind the secret film of Benghazi
June 15, 2017Desert Warrior opened to a full house Saturday. Audiences rave:
“Ross’ portrayal of easily 15 different characters over the course of the performance never felt muddled or confusing, they were specific and delivered with exceptional talent and ability. A MUST SEE…Wonderfully written. Exceptionally performed. Poignant and heartfelt, brave and impressively honest. Especially as an actor or artist in Los Angeles, this is really an incredible story that I KNOW I’ve never seen before. Bravo.” – Certified Reviewer
“Ross’s performance is unapologetically raw and earnest and had me enthralled from the moment he began.” – Certified Reviewer
“David Beatty’s direction of the show is both graceful and wonderfully effective….Fearless and full of passion, it is a unique story that continually surprises.” -
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