Nicole Ohara

Abortion Weekend

nicole ohara · June 08, 2022 certified reviewer
This is a must watch for Hollywood Fringe! On the surface it's about getting an abortion, but really it's a celebration. It's a celebration of friendship. Of family. Of independence. Of being young and reckless. Of Black joy! It's also heartwarming. Underneath the layers and layers of humor, it takes the time to address serious issues that young women face. It explores gender, sexuality, reproductive access, medical care, consent, and more. Jairis and Mareshah express what it means to be deeply c... full review

Thom Pain (based on nothing)

nicole ohara · June 08, 2022 certified reviewer
MASTERFUL! Johnny Yoder's command of the stage and the audience had me on the edge of my seat. Yoder and Keith have crafted a show that indulges in the nihilistic and cynical point of the writer, while rooting their piece in something much deeper. Sensitive. Loving. Vulnerable. Painful. The louder the character invited the audience to go fuck themselves, the more vulnerable Yoder's Thom Pain became. We want love. We want to be seen. We want validation and recognition. But what do we do when we d... full review

from 0 to 25

nicole ohara · June 08, 2022 certified reviewer
Heartwarming and touching. 0 to 25 explores love and loss and acceptance. When all you want to do is love, it's heartbreaking to see someone struggle to find someone to accept them for who they are. ... full review

"Lvl 1 Gygax” and “Of Branch, Of Beast, Of Beatnik"

nicole ohara · June 08, 2022 certified reviewer
This takes you on a trip! An imaginative adventure about friendship, fulfilling one's dreams, and overcoming mental heath struggles that haunt all of us, Dan Lovato is a master wordsmith. Your tickets gets you two shows in one. ... full review