2024 Audience Reviews

Company: Victoria Montalbano
Show: The Princess Strikes Back: One Woman's Search for the Space Cowboy of her Dreams
Venue: Open Eye Theatre

Funny and Relatable

Victoria's storytelling is truthful, vulnerable, and hilarious! She is a badass storytelling princess that every Han Solo (everyone) should see!

Company: Lauren Hance of Out of Mind Prodcutions
Show: Holy O
Venue: Corner Coffee Uptown

Powerful, Connecting, Spiritual

Lauren captivates her audience from the get go! As we saints help her along to make choices of what articles of clothing to keep, we hear different stories about people whose memories are tied to the shirts. Every shirt, dress, pants had a story that helped us understand some deep things about her. I'd like to note that this show is rather spontaneous and deserves multiple viewings. Lauren's charm took me on a journey that I wished I was closer to the stage for. I highly recommend this show and if you do see it, sit in the splash zone for HOLY O!

Company: Francesca Montanile Lyons
Show: VILE
Venue: Open Eye Theatre

A Masterful Mess!

Powerful, poignant, and painfully pleasurable. Francesca delivers a masterful piece that explores her journey through a variety of mediums. It left me in deep pain but also with hope. I'm so glad I didn't miss this one.

Company: Martin Dockery
Show: Martin Dockery: TRUTH
Venue: Theatre in the Round

My Cheeks Hurt From Laughter!

Martin knows how to captivate his audience with the "truth!" So hilarious and fun and always a pleasure to experience his storytelling work.

Company: Jamie Brickhouse
Show: I Favor My Daddy: A Tale of Two Sissies
Venue: Open Eye Theatre

Jamie Brickhouse Spills the Tea!

This show was magnificent! Jamie is a fantastic storyteller who allows us to explore his family as he unveils truths and recognitions that help him not only find himself, but find out more about his father. Beautiful and vivid! Loved it!

Company: Orthogonal Productions
Show: Karaoke After Dark
Venue: Theatre in the Round

A Truly Spontaneous Experience!

You had me at Karaoke and Burlesque! I still had no idea what I was getting into. It was a totally fun to get up there and sing while dancers were doing their amazing acts. Exciting, uplifting, and inclusive!

Company: Linnea Bond
Show: Heart Ripped Out Twice And So Can You!
Venue: Barbara Barker Center for Dance

A Heart String Tugger!

This is a show you absolutely can't miss! So beautiful and powerful storytelling through clowning, poetic verse, and well crafted props. I was left with MY heart ripped out, in a good way, of course! Go See This Show!

Company: Fearless Comedy Productions
Show: A Murder on the Great Grimpen Mire Express
Venue: Mixed Blood Theatre

Punny, Witty, and Mysterious!

So funny and cleverly executed mystery play! Strong script and performance. I loved it!