Some standout performances bring this black comedy about the scars left by our romantic pasts to life.

Take twelve accomplished playwrights, an edgy topic, an inclusive venue and an able cast and you have a highly charged and engaging production. Highly recommended, even if the politics of the arts doesn’t excite you!

A challenging and ultimately rewarding journey through the nether regions of the American psyche as seen from the front seat of a car.

Pros: Haunting and impacting with powerful and nuanced performances Cons: Maybe a little too dark; if you’re looking for a light evening of entertainment, Neil Labute is not your man. Actually three one-act plays presented in succession, Bash: latterday plays are connected by one horrific deed committed by each set of character(s). Every self-contained act presents completely disparate stories and personalities (though all characters are some-what unhinged), all divulging the same grisly plot point. The first monologue introduces a traveling ...

Three well-crafted and well-performed character studies by an accomplished writer.

Neil LaButeDirected by Samuel Miller ★★★ Pros: Some very good acting with strong and clearly identified character development. Cons: Not the most exciting play, and the subject matter felt a bit dated. Our Verdict: A safe and solid production with a good narrative arc, but which failed to build up to an satisfying finish. At school, we used to have to go to church every week. One time, after singing a particularly inane hymn, I slumped back down onto the ...