John Gonzales

If one could label a play, "high concept", then THIS play is it. I am so glad to see that Ryan Carbrey was able to get this piece staged at HFF this year! The cast really clicked together and you definitely felt the characters' connection with each other. Clever script... just so many good things to say about this one. I definitely recommend it!... full review

It is easy to think of Pride Month in terms of exclamations, proclamations, and parades. But I know that there exists a foundation of stories like Ramy's. The recipe is all too familiar: self-awareness, family, religion, and multi-faceted acceptance. But, as is with Ramy, the stories are as unique as each person. Thank you Ramy for taking me on such a personal journey with you. And God bless you!... full review

Two one-woman shows for the price of one! "Simulakra" by Alyssa Virker (hope I spelled that right). Alyssa's show is a perfect mash-up of visual and physical storytelling. Quirky, funny, and charming, with a great message in the end. I really love this kind of approach to performance. "My Dead Mom's Funeral" by Angela Beevers. Angela's show was comedy gold. There are a thousand shows about loved ones and cancer. Many try to pull it off as heartfelt comedy. This show pulls it off in spades! ... full review

-For a frustrated garage rock star and lover of absurd comedy, this show totally gets me. I thoroughly enjoyed it! After the show, my head smelled like latex and, strangely, there is now nothing Sam Pocker can say that I won't agree with... hmmmmmm.... full review