VOICES IN MY HEAD: A LIFE***

I loved it! the laughs, the poignancy & depth of emotions & the highs of the music. And I liked the range of characters portrayed & their voices, yeah... their voices.... full review

This show featured a great blend of humor and heartache. The performer, Bill Ratner, really connected with the audience. I loved the use of musical accompaniment and the occasional song to create a strong mood and help create a space for the audience to reflect and absorb the preceding section of the show. I am still thinking about it today!... full review

How can you not love Bill Ratner? Great stories, expertly told, crafted into a neat and powerful show. ... full review

Bill Ratner has an amazing gift. He captures you immediately and without apologies, takes you on an amazing journey through his stories. He sings! He plays the Harmonica! What more can you ask for? Thanks Bill for sharing your talents with us!!!!... full review

Bill is one of the most enjoyable storytellers in Los Angeles. This show he has created is funny & personal. He should be commended for being able to be so vulnerable & for sharing such intimate aspects of his life on stage for an audience. Great job, Bill!... full review

One of the best nights in the theater I have had in a long time. It's a huge delight to know right from the start of a show you are in expert hands. Mr. Ratner's gorgeous voice and rich spirit embraces his audience from the get go and with relaxed virtuosity wraps us in a tale that is at once, witty, quirky, whimsical, and deeply moving. Weaving deftly through the often wacky scenes of his highly engaging journey from wide-eyed son of an ad-man to revered voice-over veteran, Mr. Ratner never bows to sentimentality but uses his wide range of talents (including a great riff on his blues harp) to entertain and enlighten. Don't miss it!... full review

I saw the show Friday Night. It was a great evening in the theater. Bill Ratner, is a soulful presence , and an artist at the top of his game. This is a tight well directed story, full of sound and fury, signifying everything. ... full review

Bill Ratner is a compelling story-teller. I was on the edge of my seat....transported through time. I feel like I know the characters in his life. The behind the scenes stories of his life as a big time announcer are lots of fun, but I found the family scenes most affecting. This piece takes you places you did not expect to go when you read the description. There is a reason why Bill has won so many of the MOTH grand slams. A lot of story tellers are locked into a style, or storytelling "persona" which I find irritating. Bill is just himself. Voices in my head is a fascinating life journey, told by a master storyteller. I wished it was longer. That tells you something. - Beau Weaver ... full review

Bill Ratner opens up in this light hearted, emotionally packed, one man, one guitar show. Audiences will be moved to laughter and tears as one of entertainment's most familiar voices recounts growing up and following his dreams - even if it wasn't the easiest path. The pictures Bill is able to create with his words, and the way he tells a story, are something you definitely shouldn't miss. A great way to start of HFF12!... full review

Bill Ratner's show reminded me why I love theater. Magic, surprise, laughter, loss and transformation. Written and performed with love. A gift to the audience.... full review