shannon corbeil
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June 23, 2023
certified reviewer
Blake Shields writes and performs with his whole soul. This is a dark, virulent piece told in the poetic and lyrical way I've come to associate with Shields' voice. The actors left everything they had on stage....
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shannon corbeil
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June 23, 2023
uncertified reviewer
Very powerful hearing about the variety of veterans' experiences. It can feel alienating to return to civilian life after serving during wartime, but community with other veterans always shows me that they understand what I went through....
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shannon corbeil
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June 05, 2023
certified reviewer
'Trust Me, I'm From Essex' is a deeply personal story told with hilarity and poignancy. It never holds the audience hostage when delving into pain, but instead proceeds with tenderness and British charm. It moves quickly and is delightfully relatable. Lindsay is definitely a talent who is easy to love and root for!...
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shannon corbeil
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June 19, 2013
certified reviewer
"Double Bind" is a lyrical treat. Beautifully scripted, playwright Blake Shields Abramovitz exposes the plight of the artist's heart: to wander where the music and poems and wind may lead, or to settle down with a respectable job, a family, and some shubunkin goldfish.
Sam (Clark Freeman) despaired between these two worlds, symbolized by his enchanting girlfriend Laura (Ceri Bethan) and his restless friend Frank, played expertly by Abramovitz. Bethan was as captivating as Freeman was passiona...
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