Hannah Pell

Trojan Women

hannah pell · June 15, 2018 certified reviewer
Greek theater isn't normally my thing - for the most part, the productions of it that I've seen have just been a lot of people yelling. But this powerful, intimate production invites you in rather than shouting at you. There were so many visceral moments that showed us how much this play has to say about the position of women in our own world - and the many ways in which people with any kind of power are driven to use that power to harm someone with less of it. I don't want to spoil anything by t... full review

House of Rabbits - Charivari in Voyeurville

hannah pell · June 12, 2015 certified reviewer
WOW. First off, this show is visually stunning. The lighting, the costumes, the masks, the everything--it's all gorgeous. The choreography is incredible--there was this particularly amazing moment when someone was buried and (I don't think I'll be able to describe it) but it looked like he was slowly being pulled beneath the earth by the dancers' legs. So creepy and beautiful. There's also an unbelievable aerial silks dance with Stephen Beitler and Ashley Elizabeth Allen that is worth three times... full review

NO HOMO

hannah pell · June 30, 2014 certified reviewer
Basically...most new plays aren't very good. This one is amazing. It's incredibly thought-provoking--I've never seen a relationship like this depicted on stage before. I've been thinking about this play since I saw it a week ago. Plus, it's hilarious. ... full review

Moby Alpha

hannah pell · June 28, 2014 certified reviewer
This show was not only completely, actually-belly-laugh-not-just-chuckle hilarious--it was also one of the most creative shows I've ever seen. This show had really been built up to me before I saw it, and it seemed like it couldn't possibly be THAT good. Nope--it's that good. ... full review

A Gay Importance of Being Earnest

hannah pell · June 19, 2014 uncertified reviewer
FANTASTIC! This production was constantly delightful, hilarious, and (most wonderfully of all) surprising--there were so many clever details and small moments that made me see new aspects of a play I've loved for years (plus, the costumes were amazing). The actors were wonderful--they all had such a clear grasp on their characters as well as terrific comic timing. I really want to see this again. ... full review

Lydia Trueblood: The Black Widow of the Atlantic Coast

hannah pell · June 15, 2014 uncertified reviewer
Seriously, the voice on this woman. How is any human being this musically talented? The trumpet/accordion player is also fantastic. This show is so much fun and has such delightful music.... full review