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Rochester, 1996

immersive theatre · Capital W / DryCraeft Los Angeles · Ages 16+ · United States of America

World Premiere
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STELLA ARMSTRONG uncertified reviewer August 04, 2026
tagged as: Civil · law · Criminal · court
Rochester, 1996 brings back a strong sense of time and place, especially through the way memories can connect people to a specific year. I enjoyed the nostalgic feel of the post and how it leaves room for reflection. For anyone interested in researching related public information https://tazewellcountycourt.org can also be a useful reference. It adds another perspective for those exploring historical details and records.... full review
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ANONYMOUS uncertified reviewer February 20, 2026
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ADA GRIFFITH uncertified reviewer March 27, 2025
Thematically, "Rochester, 1996" tackles heavy issues like domestic violence, relationship abuse, and sexuality, presented through the lens of personal faith journeys. Importantly, the play is described as involving religion rather than being a religious play, making it accessible to individuals of all backgrounds. I like it and <a href="https://sprunkiphase4.io">sprunki phase 4</a>.... full review
ANONYMOUS certified reviewer June 11, 2018
There is a good story in there somewhere, and it is a shame that it took so damn long to get to it.... full review
LAUREN BELLO certified reviewer June 19, 2018
This show raised the bar for me. Two days later, I'm still unpacking the feelings, memories, and impressions the show brought to the surface. A complex yet surgically precise depiction of a family whose appearance of peace masks inner turmoil.... full review
RUSSELL EATON certified reviewer June 25, 2018
Revolving around Reverend Daniel Shoemaker, his wife Emily and his daughter, Philippa, this drama is a beautiful journey through a life-changing day in the life of a single family. Philippa is the person who leads us through this day. Immediately, she hints at growing tension within the family and herself. Questioning her faith and her feelings as she becomes an adult, it is her perspective we see this world through. What unfolds over the course of almost three hours is a glimpse of the family’s past and events that have led them to this day of reckoning. It becomes an emotionally harrowing journey. This show is a deeply moving family drama with a message of self-acceptance at its core. This might turn out to be one the most impressi... full review
ELAINE BLANK certified reviewer June 12, 2018
tagged as: immersive · intense · emotional · Authentic
An emotionally intense story told by fantastic actors in often uncomfortable settings. This was one of the most interesting ways to use immersion that I've experienced in the last few years. I'm considering making another trip to LA to see it again in September.... full review
KELLEY PIERRE uncertified reviewer June 12, 2018
Immersive theatre always hangs in the balance between audience intimacy and ground level storytelling. What you experience in "Rochester, 1996" is one of the most transportive works of immersive storytelling that I have yet to witness. To actually sit in an awkward silence as the van rolls through traffic? To be inside the protagonist's head, join the community and then invisibly witness a family dissolving in every room of the house? Through every twist and turn I found myself existing within these stunning stage pictures that were inhabited by beautifully honest and understated moments between our main characters. What Capital W and Drycraeft Los Angeles created with this piece is truly masterful.... full review
PAYDEN ACKERMAN uncertified reviewer June 13, 2018
tagged as: Impactful · excellent acting · subtle
Rochester, 1996 is an experience you aren't likely to forget. Lauren Ludwig and Thaddeus Shafer have created a deeply personal meditation on religion, family, and sexual identity. The result is a three-hour long immersive experience that is at times funny, poignant, shocking, and always intriguing. ... full review
ANONYMOUS certified reviewer June 17, 2018
One of the most thought-provoking events that I have ever experienced. I can't stop thinking about it and discussing it with my fellow show-goers. This is an immersive show in which the audience really feels that they are living the story with the actors. ... full review
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