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Review: ‘Hollywood Treatment’ at Santa Monica Playhouse
From left: Alexandra Fatovich and Karlie Smith in "Hollywood Treatment" at Santa Monica Playhouse (Photo by Alec James Gould) Written and directed by Lara and Greg McCarthy, “Hollywood Treatment” at Santa Monica Playhouse is a dark comedy centered on Dr. Manwick, a therapist trying to help her clients work through their problems while barely keeping control of her own. As the play moves through her weekly client sessions, it explores love, relationships, ambition, mental heal
Dondre Tuck
22 hours ago3 min read
Review: ‘Melt’ at the Lee Strasberg Theatre & Film Institute
Written by Shak Kanish and directed by Fabiana Medici and Chris Prinzo, “Melt” is a new play about college-student actors Eli and Ryan rehearsing a play written by their professor, performed on June 11 at the Lee Strasberg Theatre & Film Institute. Set design is simple but effective. A blue couch, red theatre seats, a locker, and small table help establish a college environment and give the characters a clear space in which to exist. Lighting design is one of the stronger tec
Anita W. Harris
24 hours ago2 min read
Review: ‘Arguments!’ at Hollywood Fringe Festival
Part of this year’s Hollywood Fringe Festival and performing at the Zephyr Theatre, “Arguments!” is a one-act play by Evelyn-Claire Smith about a couple living together in New York who learn more about each other through their arguments. The performances are natural, grounded, and easy to invest in. Actors Nikki Marie as Alma and Charlie Bauer as Alex each have a strong grasp of their characters and create believable chemistry that keeps the story moving. Their comedic exchan
Dondre Tuck
24 hours ago2 min read
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