Interrogating twirling housewives and the performance of realness, this satirical offering from Fake Friends works best when using its own voice. Nicole Serratore reviews.
Performance
18 May 2021
Reviews • NYC • Off-Broadway • Performance
Review: A Dozen Dreams at Brookfield Place
Brookfield Place ⋄ 13 May-30 May
By Lane Williamson
Twelve playwrights and a team of designers bring pandemic dreams to life in an art installation/immersive theatre odyssey at the Brookfield Place mall. Lane Williamson reviews.
8 April 2021
Reviews • NYC Regional • Performance
Review: The Return of the Dragon at REDCAT
online ⋄ 10th-11th April 2021
By Nicole Serratore
Guillermo Calderón and his collaborators make a mini-documentary that reflects on Chilean politics, the pandemic, and where theater goes from here. Nicole Serratore reviews.
16 November 2020
Reviews • Out of Town • Performance
Review: Dot. Dot. Dot. at The Old Market Brighton
online ⋄ Through 27th November 2020
By Nicole Serratore
Daniel Kitson’s new show is a travelogue through the pandemic offering a bit of a hug. Nicole Serratore is not yet ready for hugs.
1 November 2020
Reviews • Out of Town • Performance
Review: BigBlackOctoberSurprise at REDCAT
online ⋄ 22-31st October 2020
By Nicole Serratore
An experimental mosaic of images and ideas on America’s crimes against Black men gets a vivid airing in Paul Outlaw’s new work.
18 January 2020
Reviews • NYC • Off-Broadway • Performance
Review: Cezary Goes to War at La MaMa
LaMama E.T.C. ⋄ 16th -19th January 2020
By Nicole Serratore
Breaking down toxic masculinity in the military and life, Cezary Tomaszewski’s dance-driven piece reminds us of the joys of being ourselves. Nicole Serratore reviews.
10 November 2019
Reviews • NYC • Off-Broadway • Performance
Review: The Black History Museum…According to the United States of America at HERE
HERE Arts Center ⋄ November 1-24
By Loren Noveck
This immersive theater piece tackles the weight of 400 years of black American history with both humor and horror. Loren Noveck reviews.
30 September 2019
Reviews • NYC • Off-Broadway • Performance
Review: Wild Bore at NYU Skirball
NYU Skirball Center ⋄ 27-28 September 2019
By Nicole Serratore
Theater critics are the butt of jokes by three performance artists in this funny, smart deconstruction of the critical gaze. Nicole Serratore reviews.
29 September 2019
Reviews • NYC • Off-Broadway • Performance
Review: (Still) Asking For It at Joe’s Pub
Joe's Pub ⋄ 20th September - 13th October 2019 (select dates)
By Nicole Serratore
Adrienne Truscott brings an inclusive team approach to a new looser version of her still devastating comedy show about rape culture. Nicole Serratore reviews.
27 July 2019
Reviews • NYC • Off-Broadway • Performance
Review: Douglas at the Daryl Roth Theatre
Daryl Roth Theatre ⋄ July 23-August 17
By Loren Noveck
What do you do after the show that blows up the very premises of your chosen art form? A show named after your dog, of course. Loren Noveck reviews.