John Brahan
Acid Wash Love
john brahan
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June 10, 2019
certified reviewer
Acid Wash Love delves into relationships between men and women in a post-Me Too dating culture and poses the question many young people ask themselves: is seduction "okay" anymore? Stevens writes an excellent depiction of a modern American dude who "respects women" out of fear rather than morality. I loved the ideas that Stevens discusses and his spot on analysis of intimacy, or lack thereof, in the modern age. The timing and pacing of the script are excellent, and the actors stay engaged not onl...
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Hell's Finest
john brahan
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June 09, 2019
certified reviewer
Spooky in the best way, and funny in a twisted way. Well casted. Filled with surprises throughout the show. This is a great way to end your fringe outings. ...
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SON OF A BITCH
john brahan
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June 09, 2019
certified reviewer
This show ran so smoothly. No hiccups and engaging from start to finish. Lucy Gillespie condenses and explains the complexities of campaigning in a way that any audience member can follow. Her writing humanizes larger than life historical figures and unveils their character in a relatable way. Great writing, great directing, great acting. Political theatre often revolves around idea, but Son of Bitch successfully makes politics about people instead of heady principles. Would see again. ...
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Unapologetically Black
john brahan
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June 12, 2018
certified reviewer
Misty experiences every emotion in this show, and with her engaging and charming performance, the audience does the same. I laughed, cried, felt the breath knocked out of me, and left the theatre feeling educated. Go see this show and learn about an amazing woman's life and her struggles in finding identity. ...
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MACKERS!
john brahan
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June 08, 2018
certified reviewer
High energy from start to finish. The actors effortlessly moved from scene to scene with speed and intention. I never felt that I was just sitting in the seats waiting for them to get the set together. Hilarious. At the same time, the actors honored the tragic and intense moments. The message of the text was communicated incredibly well, and I have never found a Shakespeare play more easy to follow. I never asked, "What does that mean?" They played their own instruments at moments in the show and...
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