An incredible ensemble of talented actors brings to life a unique and engaging story that is superbly written and directed. Each actor displays nuance in their respective characters and the play finds moments of true heartfelt humanity, as well as moments of side-splitting hilarity. I recommend this show wholeheartedly to anyone looking for an entertaining and intelligent evening in the theatre....
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ROB STEVENShaineshisway.com certified reviewerJune 18, 2022
A brave, raw and in your face examination of masculinity in our society, and how our perception of our own sexual endowment or lack there of can come to define our self worth in often destructive and harmful ways. ...
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I'm so sorry to have to say this because I am a HUGE fan of this play. I have seen it in NYC and, again, out here in LA, but this version was filled with the most unabashedly indicated acting I have ever seen. Most of the actors were mugging their way through this performance, so aware of their "affect" on the audience , and therefore robbed us of the true comedy, the lovely deep sensitive moments these men were feeling underneath their bravado.
I must blame the director for this mess for he or she allowed the actors to perform in this way- even allowing the priest to offer his opening "welcome" (to the group) performed for us, the audience, as if we were in the room. It was so weird and completely took away from the intimacy of the sacr...
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