Ashlee Olivia presents E.A.R.T.H.A.

ASHELEE OLIVIA JONES has mastered the unique style of EARTHA KITT to an astonishing degree, which made her solo show a must-see for me. What she needs now is a script that ties it together more professionally. In 40 minutes she hits the tough points in Eartha's life---her ragged childhood, her huge but healthy ego and the Truth-to-Power confrontation with Mrs LBJ that derailed her career temporarily. What's missing is an ending (Still to Come), something to cover her four lengthy costume changes (Stills Still to Come) and more musical punctuation than we now see. ASHLEE is SO Eartha that she can easily give her audience a medley (at least) of the 1950s tunes that made Ms Kitt a star---and she should!... full review

With so little space and time Ashlee Olivia Jones did an Amazing job bring Ms. Eartha Mae Kitt to life before our eyes. I look forward to seeing Ms. Jones play Ms. Kitt in a larger venue with more time...and on the big screen! ... full review