Jon Jacobs

The Magic School Bus: A Traumedy

jon jacobs · June 27, 2017 certified reviewer
Bonnie's show was a truthful journey through her trauma as a young girl. My favorite moments in solo theatre are when the performer lowers their mask and becomes completely vulnerable. Bonnie did this several times throughout her show and you're truly in the presence of her pain. All the while, Bonnie takes the audience on a whimsical and playful journey through her body, which was a truly creative and clever way to navigate the "traumedy." The ending (which I won't give away!) was touchin... full review

Shattered

jon jacobs · June 18, 2017 certified reviewer
Diana's show was absolutely phenomenal! Her acting was superb, her writing super on-point and imaginative. In "Shattered," Diana shows an uncanny ability to clearly characterize so many different characters. Her energy is wonderful, and her commitment to her characterization and physicality was something to behold. So glad to have seen her show and look forward to incorporating some of her talents as an example in my owj work.... full review

Drinks With Horrible People

jon jacobs · June 13, 2017 uncertified reviewer
'Drinks' is super funny with lively, recognizable performances. Writer, Jagger Waters, has created several hilarious sketches of pife that capture LA. There's a large cast, and everyone had at least one moment to shine. This was a super impressive piece of comedic work, and I highly recommend checking it out!... full review

Slightly-Off Broadway

jon jacobs · June 12, 2017 uncertified reviewer
Super enjoyable show! The writing was extremely clever and the entire cast was very appealing. Each performer brought something unique to the table. I saw this show on a Sunday evening, and It was a delightful way to end the weekend. The positive vibes really sank-in! ... full review