Dan Ruth

Naked Man Rising

dan ruth · June 15, 2019 uncertified reviewer
An overall entertaining solo piece, featuring a strong performance by Kyle Durack. “Naked” works best when he is committed to the story and lost in his characters and in the moment. The result is a tale of life with disabilities and the beauty when one finds their outward and inner strength. Some fun comic moments, familiar characters and vivid imagery lift “Naked” to a higher level. The non-gratuitous nudity adds to the humanity and to the primal spirit that’s at the heart of this piece which t... full review

Balls'ON

dan ruth · June 23, 2018 certified reviewer
Katt has tons of energy and tons of fun poking fun at the foibles of self-judgement. Very universal show!... full review

The Craftlesque

dan ruth · June 21, 2018 certified reviewer
Watching burlesque/parody artists perform a seamless, brilliant send-up of the film The Craft couldn’t have been more satisfying!!! My guts hurt. Brava to an exceptional cast!... full review

A Brooklyn Boy

dan ruth · June 20, 2018 certified reviewer
Had the great honor of seeing Steven Prescod’s closing night performance of his upliftinging, razor-sharp solo play “A Brooklyn Boy.” Wonderful story, vivid imagery, energy and a beautiful spirit, soaring out of a young man raised on the streets of Bed Stuy, who was saved by art and theatre. What about that doesn’t sound like everything this country needs right now? Be on the look out for this show, New York City. Congratulations to you on sharing your important and inspirational story! Also, in... full review

Manson's Girls

dan ruth · June 16, 2018 certified reviewer
The spot-on rock score by Ron Barnett drives this piece with some intense, memorable songs that the audience clearly loved. The cast was excellent and the energy was high, with some soaring voices and excellent harmonies. Tough material for a musical left my very entertained!... full review

Mutant Olive

dan ruth · June 16, 2018 certified reviewer
This was my first HFF show, glad I saw it! High-energy, seedy explosion of Americana. Mitch Hara takes you into a world of bigotry, carelessness and desperation. Beautifully rendered, fun piece for actors who are more interesting than the parts they're often asked to portray.... full review

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