Theo Motzenbacker

THE HIGH CAPTAIN

theo motzenbacker · June 14, 2018 certified reviewer
This show is somewhere between a political comedy and a slapstick. It's a good bet for someone who enjoys both absurdity and broad satire.... full review

Room No. 9 at the Chrysalis Inn

theo motzenbacker · June 10, 2018 certified reviewer
This is a heartfelt and clearly personal piece with an engaging performance at its center. ... full review

U and Me and My Best Friend P

theo motzenbacker · June 23, 2015 certified reviewer
I loved it I loved it I loved it I loved it. I was expecting something more... snide? Cynical? Instead I ended up at this stripped-down, beautiful piece, and I've been thinking about it often since. Go. Go now. Don't see the other thing you were going to see during that time slot; see this instead. ... full review

Pocket Universe

theo motzenbacker · June 23, 2015 uncertified reviewer
One of the best things I've seen at this year's Fringe! I walked in, since I had a gap in my schedule, and I was wonderfully surprised. This show is truly spooky and then heartbreaking. Such sharp acting, such sharp directing. ... full review

Two Girls One Bard: Romeo & Juliet

theo motzenbacker · June 23, 2015 certified reviewer
I laughed until I snorted. ... full review

That Old Black Magic

theo motzenbacker · June 19, 2014 certified reviewer
I laughed so much during this show. Two excellent performances, a clever script, and sharply directed. I'm definitely going to recommend it. I know it's a work in progress, and I'd like to keep up with it. I hope that someone throws some money at this project, because I'd love to see what they do with a budget. In particular, I'd love to see more of both of the characters' acts. In terms of constructive feedback (I've got a work in development here at the Fringe as well, so I'm trying to g... full review

Riot Grrrl Saves the World

theo motzenbacker · June 14, 2014 certified reviewer
I've been recommending this show for a week, so I should probably actually write a review. Oh my god, it gave me so many feelings. SO MANY FEELINGS. It's really rare for me to turn my critical brain off during a play, but this one swept me up. I wanted to dig put my old zines, call my high school girlfriend and protest something. Great use of projections, strong performances, one thousand feelings.... full review

Odessa

theo motzenbacker · June 14, 2014 certified reviewer
This show is a visual treat, with gorgeous lighting and great performances all around. Make sure to sit in the front, though! I was sitting a few rows back and I couldn't see what was going on for big sections of the show. ... full review

Fancy: Secrets from my Bootydoir

theo motzenbacker · June 14, 2014 uncertified reviewer
I laughed so hard I nearly snorted coffee out of my nose. ... full review