Dana Leigh Lyman

Friends Like These

dana leigh lyman · June 23, 2014 certified reviewer
Wonderfully well acted and directed, this is an incredibly moving story portrayed with love and sincerity by each of the actors. If the ending doesn't leave you shaken, you're just not an actual human being. Heartbreaking and beautifully and painfully well acted and directed.... full review

Odessa

dana leigh lyman · June 16, 2014 uncertified reviewer
Wow, wow, wow! Flawlessly directed, produced and performed, this show is an absolutely incredible experience. From the moment you walk in you are transported into ODESSA's world and it does not let you go until the very end... if then. This show is still lingering with me and I think will always have a special place in my heart. The performances are well-crafted and dynamic. Joanna Bateman is especially captivating as Alice. She had me laughing and grinning and then tearing up within second... full review

Consider the Night

dana leigh lyman · June 15, 2014 certified reviewer
It's hard for me to put into words not just how much I enjoyed this show but exactly all the many ways I enjoyed it. CONSIDER THE NIGHT is beautifully directed, the action is seamless without feeling rushed ever, the pace is wonderful and fluid and the stories and moments are touching and real while telling an overarching story that is poignant and beautiful while wonderfully subtle and personal. But I can't stop there because the performances are equally well done. Perfectly cast and sincerly... full review

Thumb Wars

dana leigh lyman · June 09, 2014 certified reviewer
Clever show and I always appreciate a show that uses a shorter run time well (25 minutes). The writing is quick and relevant and seriously funny. The topics are definitely some we've all talked about in this new age of text-getting to know you dating. The actors tended to rush through their lines at times and sometimes it felt more like a line through than an actual show, but the content was fun and kept you interested. Sometimes I couldn't see the text conversation being projected from where... full review