Dana DeRuyck (she/her)

Actor/Writer/Comedian

NILBOG! the Troll 2 musical

dana deruyck · June 18, 2026 certified reviewer
Let a band of talented and highly committed goofballs make a musical out of the "best worst movie", and what do you expect? This. I expect this: a tongue-in-cheek sendup that never lets being in on the joke interfere with delivering seriously impressive performances alongside midnight-movie camp.... full review

CLUB CLOWN

dana deruyck · June 18, 2026 certified reviewer
You don't need to be a fan of clubs or clowns to fall in love with Club Clown. What an absolute delight. (Hmmm... Should I go back to Club Clown?)... full review

Trauma Bondage

dana deruyck · June 07, 2026 certified reviewer
DO NOT MISS THIS SHOW! This charming & hilarious piece of theatre is an absolute standout. You’ll laugh, you’ll cry, you’ll ponder your mortality, you’ll wonder if that dude’s head is okay… ... full review

I Have Too Many Feelings

dana deruyck · August 25, 2021 certified reviewer
This show was just terrific! Well written, charmingly performed, and absolutely relatable. Bethany Vee is a skilled performer who's deeply sincere and likable — you can't help getting caught up listening to her.... full review

Punch and Judy

dana deruyck · June 22, 2016 certified reviewer
One of the best shows I've seen all year, let alone at Hollywood Fringe!... full review

My Big Fat Blonde Musical

dana deruyck · June 05, 2016 certified reviewer
Incredibly charming; well written and performed. You'll leave the theatre both identifying with Teresa and wanting to be her BFF, middle fingers raised high in solidarity.... full review

Titus Andronicus Jr.

dana deruyck · June 05, 2016 certified reviewer
Meta Shakespeare goes gloriously gonzo. Ideal Fringe fair. For the love of weird-ass theatre, see it.... full review

Four Clowns presents Me Rich You Learn

dana deruyck · July 02, 2013 certified reviewer
I have never seen a Four Clowns show that I didn't leave with a face sore from smiling, and this one did not disappoint. Zach Steele and Adam Carpenter -- or rather TR and Martin, respectively -- play off each other with a level of the classic funny man/straight man routine only achieved by a pair who's worked together for many years (as they have). Steele's commitment to the grinning swagger of TR Hamer is completely infectious, and Carpenter creates such affection for the character of Martin Al... full review

D is for Dog

dana deruyck · June 15, 2012 uncertified reviewer
This show is the TOTAL PACKAGE. The script itself is interesting and well-written, and the production is beautifully conceived. Each actor is spot-on, funny, and heartfelt, and when the "big reveal" moment happens, you'll be frozen in your seats. Get to this show as soon as you can; it's a real find, and as soon as the word hits the street, tickets will be flying...... full review

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