Brenda Wong

A funny and thoughtful deep-dive into cultural identity in America.... full review

This was a well-scripted play about the struggles of a family, a Mexican immigrant mother, her immigrant stepdaughter, and her American-born son in El Paso, TX. The struggles feel common to many immigrant families, when another all too common American tragedy strikes the family and the community where they live, a mass shooting.... full review

This storyline took one of the most ridiculous events in history—Donald Trump’s press conference at Four Seasons Total Landscaping—and expanded upon it to exciting new levels of absurdity. Haven’t we all wondered how Trump’s press conference came to be held at a landscaping business next to an adult bookstore? This play has a colorful cast of campaign staffers scrambling to make it happen. ... full review

An absolute powerhouse of a performance by a solo actor. The description could never do it justice, and neither can this review, but I will try. Ben Moroski delivered a moving, sad, and sometimes funny portrayal of a man spiraling into depression and alcoholism, his alcoholism compounding his problems, his life unraveling. He draws the audience in with his story, the death of his dog, his breakup with his girlfriend, his visit to his parents, all while in the haze of heavy drinking. Absolutely ca... full review

Absolutely ridiculous in the best possible way. A wildly imaginative rollicking, musical good time. Set in an old west town where the cast of colorful characters are all illiterate, this plot effectively combines elements of Westerns and fantasy writing, and the result is hilarious.... full review

A delightfully dark comedy about a bumbling father and son criminal team, their boss, an alcoholic motel manager, and a kidnapped cook who hates her father. Fast-paced and funny. I was laughing all the way through. Such a great show for me to watch on Father’s Day. This is a show that you must catch at the festival this year.... full review

A fun sketch comedy concept. I watched the second episode, Black Lives Matter, and the sketches were such a hilarious portrayal of “woke white culture,” executed perfectly by the actors. I will be back to watch the first episode.... full review

Delightfully chaotic and absurd. After the first scenes that laid out the basic concept of the plot (the animatronic animals come to life after the wait staff leaves) I initially had a lot of questions about where this story was going. I soon figured that with this production, it’s best to question little and just enjoy the ride as the storyline becomes increasingly absurd. And a fun ride it was, with lots of audience laughter.... full review