2026 Audience Reviews

Company: Third Space Theater
Show: BE NOT AFRAID
Venue: The Southern Theater

A True Horror Gem!

I truly did not know what to expect coming into this show, but I was pleasantly enthralled! If you love horror movies set in small towns, plot twists, and critiques of the farming industrial complex, this show is for you! Truly excellent shadow work, with some beautifully terrifying moments! Kudos to all the actors, but especially the creature and animal work. Clearly a lot of time and effort was put into the sound, lighting, costume, and technical aspects of this show, and they pay off! Go see this amazing horror production to kick off your Halloween season right!

Company: Combustible Company
Show: Machinal
Venue: The Southern Theater

Beautiful Body Work!

This adaptation of the classic play is Phenomenal! The cast shows INCREDIBLE body control, precision, and the whole production runs like clockwork, with mechanical wonder. The cast understands the themes of the work and blocking is poignant, meeting a modern audience with both exuberance and sharp critique. The unexpected and beautiful aerialism really works well with the themes of the piece and the motifs of both the movement and prop choices. I truly cannot believe this is a directorial debut. Kudos to the multi-talented cast and the amazing direction and design work. DON'T MISS THIS SHOW!

Company: Sockpop
Show: 1 Hour Left to Live: A One Puppet Show by That Felt Good
Venue: The Southern Theater

Fun Puppet Improv!

Loved the play between the performers, and the framing devices and puppet work are fantastic! It had been incredibly too long since I had seen a good improv show, and I've never quite seen one like this! Kudos to the puppeteer for subtlety, pathos, and existential cuteness! My favorite kind! 😽