←Recommendations of blowhole.

Ah, Lysistrata, still bawdy and relevant after 2500 years - and since human nature hasn't changed much, infinitely adaptable. Aly Kantor's decision to set her adaptation in a whaling town at the dawn of the 20th century is inspired (even if you're not up on your Port Jefferson history). It underscores the theme of the difficulties of progress, as new understandings struggle to supplant dying traditions - and lets her employ some gorgeous, gobsmacking language. Hysterical in all the best ways!

WOW! I never knew that a play would literally blow me out of the water! I will admit I have never read Lysistrata, but with this play, I felt like it was a great introduction to it! I loved the characters, the story, and uses and tellings of abstinence. What I loved most of all, was Elizabeth striving to save the whales, and standing up for what she believed in! I'm now craving donuts! Bravo Aly!

"Standing up for your beliefs is dreadful, tediously lonely business." is one of the greatest lines I've ever read in a play. Hilarious and moving, blowhole is an incredibly relevant piece in 2024. With so many excellent roles for actors of varying ages, this ensemble driven show is sure to please audiences- Highly Recommend!

Blowhole covers a turn of the 20th century whaling community told from the women’s land lubber point of view. They seek to change the destructive work practice of their husbands. Updating Lysistrata, they test whether using the same methods of the ancient Greek women will translate to America. And though this play has bawdy fun with the women’s terms and conditions, it will be many years and near extinction of whales before there is a concerted effort to stop their slaughter.

The hilarious circumstances of this play are at turns hairy and awkward, and warm and fuzzy. With a truly inventive reimagining of the setting and context of the events of the play, along with a feminist reframe of the characters, Kantor makes Lysistrata (a play I truly and famously hate) glitter. I know Aristophanes is choking that a woman did it better than him.

I saw this brave, moving (and did I say funny?) play twice at the New Art City Theatre Festival in Ventura, California and loved it. YOUR theater could have a great time playing with this updated tale of leveraging sex for the betterment of humanity. YOUR AUDIENCES could get good ideas for making the world a better place. Brava, Aly!

A witty, raunchy, and heartwarming play! Whether or not you're familiar with the original, it's so easy to be swept away and touched by this story. Actors and audiences alike are sure to enjoy any interaction they have with this play.

A terrific adaptation brimming with Aly Kantor’s unique wit and humor. Kantor takes a look at feminism/social activism in the early twentieth century but makes it completely relevant to today’s audience. And what a lucky audience it is that gets the opportunity to enjoy this gem!

I absolutely loved this adaptation. No worry about not knowing the original that well. Really easy to follow and a really moving ending. Bravo!!!

Sometimes there's a concern when a piece is an adaption that you NEED to understand the original but this piece couldn't be further from that. Aly has created a powerful piece of theatre loaded with fabulous roles for women and invites the audience to be a part of this particular tale of the journey of women. Its a play that makes you want to go away and know more about its origins but at the same time its fabulous in its own right. If you're looking for a piece to entertain while having something to say, this is for you!