Jean Minuchin

Cooper Bates embodies young and old, black and white, male and female. These skillful acting transitions are in service of his story about growing up in a predominantly white community and navigating shame and isolation into a place of connection and self-pride. Besides the skillful acting and engaging storytelling, the thing that stays with me is his realization that by being oneself, real changes can be made with those around you. Especially because in the current reactionary American climate I... full review

This was an interesting piece about an artist that I re-remembered once the show began. A look into the world of contemporary conceptual art, the art world in the early LA scene, and specifically Chris Burden. In this portrait a complex person is revealed, not always sympathetic but very human and striving to find meaning, to evoke reaction, and create a connection through danger and vulnerability. ... full review

Katt is an amazing performer. She is very funny and amazingly physical embodying multiple characters, great characterizations!... full review

Ingersoll speaks again was fascinating. First that such a prominent figure could be so forgotten in history. The acting was truly superb and spoken directly to the audience so it was as if we were in conversation with Ingersoll. The content was highly thought provoking and oddly contemporary. It brought to mind the ultra conservative religious right on the one hand, the lies of American politicians and on the other I wondered what my Christian African American friends would think and feel about s... full review

Unreal City was totally engaging. I loved being part of a fantasy that felt dangerous and fun Simultaneously. The characters were believable in their own surreal way. I enjoyed the emmersive quality of having my own unique experience and following the story as I chose. The poetry was sometimes a bit challenging but I liked it. ... full review

I loved Jonathan's way of engaging with his audience throughout. I felt included in his experiences and the various stories and moods throughout the piece. Funny most of the time but also had some shifts into moments of vulnerability. For LA people (which I am not) there was a lot of recognition of the local scene and some of the issues of this city.... full review