blackboxing

Ridiculously entertaining and thoroughly delightful, with the kind of lead performance that Travis Acedia would surely call a "tour de force." ... full review

Blackboxing is terrific fun. It's comical yet heartfelt, and a terrific vehicle for the very talented Matt Ritchie. It's an insightful full-on hour of 'poking fun' at the stereotypical one-man Fringe show. Highly recommended.... full review

A wickedly clever satire of the narcissistic world of solo shows, smoothed over with just the right amount of sincerity.... full review

I really enjoyed this. I personally have never been a big fan of one-man shows, so I love that Blackboxing expertly parodies it. Matt Ritchey has always been a terrific Director and Writer, but I was so surprised to see how talented a performer he was. The debates with the Stage Manager were deliciously clever. I don't want to spoil the end section of the show, but it was very powerful. I love the entire message of the show, "Why are you doing this show", it's a beautiful question that every single theatre artist can ask themselves. ... full review

Clever, Fun and Funny!... full review

Extremely funny and effective take on the much maligned "one-person-show" concept. Matt Richey crushes it from every angle, and Jim Niedzialkowski is perfect as the Stage manager in the middle of a nightmare Tech. It is a hilarious and heart-felt piece, that exposes the egomaniacal nature and naiveté of many LA Actor-types, while also fortifying the need for, and perhaps the worth of, such ambitious/pretentious pieces. Somehow Matt Richey's script is simultaneously in on the joke while creating an endearing story. A true achievement! ... full review