Heart of Golden Tar

This show was reflective of an actual heartbeat: consistent, passionate, and on tempo with high stakes and heartbreak. ... full review

​A captivating 45-minute solo play by Escaped Recluse. It follows Randy, who grapples with a tormenting talking heart while searching for his missing wife. Drew Petriello delivers an excellent performance, portraying vulnerability and showcasing his acting talent. Guided by director Miles Berman, the play immerses the audience in a fever dream of heartbreak and magical realism, offering a thought-provoking exploration of the human experience.... full review

Too many ideas are always a bad idea, but a Bronze madel for some worthy moments. ... full review

A fascinating story of loss, relationships, and understanding of self. I was intrigued as soon as I heart the heart beat from down the hall of the studio and gripped until the end.... full review

Drew has created a beautifully written and tragic love story-- it's at once grim, lonely, funny, and poetic. I'm reminded of some of my favorite works-- from modern podcast "Alice isn't Dead" to famous Poe story "The Telltale Heart." Drew effectively creates an unreliable narrator, a man blinded from the truth by his own booming heart. ... full review

Drew creates a distinct world for us to live in. The lighting and sound design was exceptional, and Drew's story telling ability is on full display!... full review

A very personal and vulnerable piece of theatre! Drew has big open eyes that let you enter his entire heart and I really love that in a performer. I really appreciated the vulnerability and the commitment - Drew totally commanded the stage particularly in the parts where he directly addressed the audience. Those moments were super grounded and impactful. ... full review

Drew spoke the story into existence and I could picture everything perfectly in my mind. The ominous beating heart, the red light, Sif being so close yet so far. This was honestly such a refreshing piece to just listen to and witness!... full review

Drew is clearly a gifted writer! I was very impressed by his writing and his ability to memorize a script that dense with language. ... full review

A highly personal, deep exploration of heartbreak that manages to be pretty funny at times despite its intensity.... full review