Payden Ackerman
The Same Room
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June 09, 2019
certified reviewer
The Same Room is a visceral examination of an all too common human experience: our capacity to wage war with ourselves. It’s a poetic, thrilling, and excruciatingly honest piece of theatre, and well worth the journey.
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Rochester, 1996
payden ackerman
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June 13, 2018
uncertified reviewer
Rochester, 1996 is an experience you aren't likely to forget. Lauren Ludwig and Thaddeus Shafer have created a deeply personal meditation on religion, family, and sexual identity. The result is a three-hour long immersive experience that is at times funny, poignant, shocking, and always intriguing. ...
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The First And The Last
payden ackerman
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June 08, 2018
certified reviewer
The First and The Last features a powerful script, inventive direction, and incredible performances. You won’t want to miss this gem. ...
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HERE COMES RUTHERFORD
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June 19, 2017
certified reviewer
Here Comes Rutherford features powerful and expressive writing, and a mesmerizing performance you are not likely to forget. Thomas Silcott is simply stunning. Please, do yourself a favor and see this show....
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Cheek (and other stories)
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June 12, 2017
certified reviewer
Cheek (and other stories) is a collection of three short plays featuring quirky characters in atypical situations. The writing is sharp, the direction is deft, but the true stars are the trio of actors who portray all the characters. Their chemistry alone is worth the price of admission....
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Two Motherfuckers on a Ledge
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June 12, 2017
certified reviewer
Two Motherfuckers on a Ledge is a powerful show about what makes a hero. Is it the will to act, or the act itself? Ronn Johnston's artfully crafted play is made visceral by his meticulous portrayal of an emotionally troubled soul, and Veronica Wylie deftly navigates her character's transformation, showcasing both her range and vulnerability. The show, simply put, is a perfect duet....
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Definition of Man
payden ackerman
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June 05, 2017
uncertified reviewer
Definition of Man is many things: a love story, a movement piece, a poem, a philosophical treatise. Most of all, it’s a reflection of humanity. And it’s truly extraordinary....
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Titus Sharkdronicus
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June 02, 2017
certified reviewer
Titus Sharkdronicus is a lively and irreverent take on Shakespeare’s tragedy. With swift pacing, wonderfully built comedic moments, and skilled acting, this salty interpretation of the bard’s tale will entertain the casual theatre-goer and Shakespeare enthusiast alike....
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Zip Ties
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June 09, 2015
uncertified reviewer
Zip Ties by Benjamin Schwartz is bloody frolic in the vein of Quentin Tarantino and Martin McDonagh, with a dash of Harold Pinter sprinkled on top. And that’s a good thing. The play, running just one hour, unravels with an urgency and tension that’s palpable. A pair of hitmen abduct a man who has just been released from prison; as one hitman finishes tying the victim’s hands with rope (he detests zip ties), the other stares blankly into the audience. It’s a wonderfully uncomfortable opening, and ...
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