Guilt

Two tight, provocative, and engaging pieces that deal, in their own ways, with the way guilt can consume our lives. Playwrights Benjamin Schwartz and Ryan Lisman have produced a simple, effective hour of theatre that showcases some stellar performances.... full review

Guilt was a interesting look at self reflection, and the misconceptions of humanity as a whole. Both short plays told good stories about unique yet ordinary people who had been put into unfortunate circumstances. Very enjoyable.... full review

I was most impressed with both Ryan Lisman and Benjamin Schwartz as young play-wrights who wrote two short plays focusing on psychological and moral growth. In the first play, "The Holy Name of Apostasy," Dylan as an innocent young man must come to grips with his sexuality in spite of his strict Catholic upbringing. Benjamin Schwartz who directed and wrote " Man Vs. Armadillo," wrote an interesting dark comedy about the psychological aspects of aging and caregiving causing moral dilemmas and resentments which leads to disaster. ... full review

Two very different pieces that none-the-less fit together for a compelling evening of theatre. Evocative percussion, effective use of the space, and solid technical elements. The subject matter is heavy so best know what you are in for. ... full review

An enjoyable duet of plays connected by the theme of... well, guilt. Not all the ideas land with a hundred percent precision, but anyone looking for fun and sympathetic character dynamics will be satisfied.... full review

Powerful performances. Needed content warnings for abuse and mental illness.... full review

Really enjoyed the first show, I thought it was very creepy (in a good way) and played with audience emotions without getting either stale or too crazy. Definitely recommend. The second play dragged on a bit, but the ending was heart wrenching; also, great performance by the lead actor (the dad).... full review

Two intimate one-act plays about the forces that drive us, the darknesses inside us, and how we might be redeemed.... full review

Positive. Two interesting and multi-layered pieces that were both entertainingly written and well acted.... full review

Two very dramatic pieces that are loosely bound by the guilt theme, but each stand on their own. ... full review