OUT OF THE BLUE

Energetic storytelling!... full review

A stellar production from start to finish. A thoughtful, witty, touching and enjoyable evening of theater. ... full review

A masterful story of aging, the stresses of the workplace, worries about the R word (retirement) with well-crafted and acted characters, visuals and stage blocking. ... full review

A fully-realized, deeply-felt, passionately-conveyed rumination on working, aging, death, and the anxieties of choice, Peter Massey's autobiographical account of his relationship with his astrological therapist has a timeless quality that deserves to be enjoyed by everyone.... full review

Aging seems mundane as dramas go, especially among those who lead otherwise good lives. Making such entertaining and genuinely moving presents something of a challenge, one met by Peter Massey in Out of the Blue with a deceptively easy skill. Part of the charm of this show is the performer, who combines several qualities that watching and listening to him pleasurable. Massey has an expressive voice, a limber and expressive form, and clearly understands precisely what he's saying (this is a startlingly major problem with most uneven performances). The slideshows projected onto the wall behind him punctuate events and ponderings, and the scattering of basic furniture (painted with a lovely--and appropriate--night sky pattern) all add up ... full review

Great, fun time seeing someone else going through what I'm going through.... full review

LOVED it!!!... full review

A show excellently done. The acting chops of Peter Massey were on full display. The simple staging contrasted with the complex theme of aging. ... full review

While I’m not a huge believer in astrology, there was no doubt of its importance to Massey, as evidenced by the passion of his performance. His storytelling was spot-on and he kept the audience entranced and engaged throughout. ... full review