“ When Mary, who is trying to advise a bride with cold feet, announces that she “has questions” (twice), I laughed out loud and wanted to raise my hand and say “me too!” The more you hear of bride Brittany’s story, the more you wonder why she’s at the chapel in the first place. A very funny and original take on being left at the altar. So many laughs, but my favorite was a reference to “Three’s Company.” ”

“ Rich Rubin has crafted a moving family story centered around Joe, an ex-Marine Vietnam veteran in his late sixties who is recovering from a stroke. Are Joe’s racist outbursts a lingering symptom of the stroke or an unfiltered display of his true feelings? An uncovered war “trophy” may hold an answer. Yet even as Joe’s racism is treated seriously, as he progresses through his therapy, there is a personal growth and hope for family reconciliation. Rubin’s script is fast-paced and nicely balances Joe’s harshness against the efforts of those providing support. Bravo! ”

“ A truly authentic monologue about how popular music has changed over decades for better or worse. The perspective of an aging DJ makes a strong case for the way things once were. As someone whose musical taste is mostly from the 1980s and earlier, I can easily identify with this perspective. Bob LeBlanc has created a great character and given audiences a chance to debate the current music scene. ”

“ Three dogs in a bar doing what dogs do. Having drinks, chowing down, and discussing their fear of upcoming fireworks. Their friend, Roger, could probably help, but like Godot, he’s a no-show. There is, of course, a strong visual element to this charming play, and it’s fun to imagine all the possibilities for costumes and stage business as actors assume these roles. WAITING FOR ROGER is sure to be a festival favorite. ”