Zach Brown

NORMAL

zach brown · June 21, 2017 certified reviewer
Great. Dark, edgy, frightening, delightful. Great use of horror genre on a live stage. An emotional and intillectual exploration of what makes a monster? What is normal? And what are we (the audience) really capable of? Loved it... full review

Talking Blues: Two One-Acts by Cecilia Fairchild

zach brown · June 21, 2017 uncertified reviewer
Really beautiful writing. If sam shepard were a woman. Great actors. The first scene was more powerful than the 2nd. Actors really handling the language with grace and strength and beauty. Loved the simple and transformative set and lights. I felt transported. Looking forward to more work from this writer. ... full review

Narcissus & Echo

zach brown · June 21, 2017 uncertified reviewer
Fucking great! Music: FUCKING GREAT. choreography: FUCKING GREAT. Actors: FUCKING GREAT. Script: FUCKING GREAT. Tight tight show well above the standard of quality for fringe. Id see it again and love to see a larger full production of this. Boat loads of fun!... full review

Toys

zach brown · June 21, 2017 certified reviewer
Phenomenal, moving, thought provoking, frightening. Sooo good and it really hit me in an unexpected way. Grateful for work such as this that draws not just thoughtful attention to the topic of sex trafficking but a personal and emotional attention to it too. It forced me to really think about how my ignorance and complacency plays a part in allowing the slave trade to continue. We should all be brave enough to raise our voice and shine a light on this topic like this woman has with her work. Kudo... full review

Ascent

zach brown · June 21, 2017 uncertified reviewer
Seemed a bit formless. It felt as though it was all made up on the spot... which is fine if you have the skills necassary to do audience work and improv. I loved the concept and the music was beautiful... but it just felt too uncontrolled.... full review

It's Important to Leave, as well (Feed Your Fringe)

zach brown · June 18, 2013 uncertified reviewer
If you see only one show at the Hollywood Fringe Festival, see this one. 'It's Important to leave As Well' is blue ribbon rose of a show. Beautifully and intricately composed layers of performance art, delightful and insightful writing and palpable intimacy on stage that blossoms before your eyes. For Characters and audience alike this show is a revelation about theatre, love, and the parts that we all must play in life. Applause to Joshua Morrison and his wonderfully witty and innovative... full review