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1 Quandary Place
Abundance
ADVENTURES OF A SUBSTITUTE TEACHER
Barroom Philosophers
Border Crossings
Class Notes
Embarrassment & Death
The Falls of Vincent Millay
Found and Lost: Goals for 2002
Frisco Fred's Cabaret!
Fuck You Cancer
Great Hymn of Thanksgiving / Conversation
Storm
The Hasheesh Eater
Heavy Metal Playground
HER KIND: The Life & Poetry of Anne
Sexton
i hate my friends
Jesus Rant
Kiss My Booth
Korean Badass
Low Hanging Fruit
Monkey Poet Stand-Up!
Organic Boxed Chicken Stock
parts is parts:
Party of One
RM3
The Sewers
Shopping as a Spiritual Path
Spotless
Stetson Manifesto
A Strange Black Passion
Super Glossy!
TeleMongol
Terrible Voice
Tesla's White Pigeon
Turn of the Screw
You Go First
Play: RM3
Reviewer: Diane Karagienakos
5 Stars
RM3 does not disappoint. All 60 minutes are filled with with well-paced
energy and fine performances. The limited space is used brilliantly, every
scene choreographed like a fine dance. All performances felt genuine and
true, though I was especially drawn to the supporting players (the efficient
female assistant and the good-ol' boy Southern Daddy). I found them especially
magnetic and natural. An entertaining, moving mix of sex, politics, and
music.
Play: RM3
Reviewer: Christopher Lull
5 Stars
R.C. Staab’s new play, “RM3” is a wonderful hour of musical
theatre. Staab creates four compelling characters, brought to life through
strong performances by each actor and super-charged by the cohesive, flowing
direction of Janet O’Hair.
The story wraps itself around a congressional campaign in the South. Trey and Coulton are good friends pulled in different directions by pursuit of common goals. Trey, played by Gabriel Grille, is a magnetic, well-intentioned politician who seems destined to win from the outset. His best friend, Colton, played by Ricardo Rust, is a political wiz-kid manager seeking to leave behind his working class past. Right out of the gate, Trey and Colton are electric on the stage, they’re energy is contagious. We like both of them and want to see them succeed. From the first song “Philosophy” we’re drawn immediately us into the story.
Two characters aid the campaign while complicating the core friendship. The pretty young Kate, played by Anna Ishida, finds herself romantically entangled with Coulton and mutually attracted to Trey. Anna creates a character who is both driven and endearing. She’s a joy to watch.
Trey’s father Howard is played masterfully by Stephen Pawley. Howard lurks in the shadows making shady back-room deals but ultimately loves his son and wants him to win. Pawley captures that complexity and richness of character in vivid detail.
The story resonates with the political climate of our time. Staab blends Ben Folds songs seamlessly into his script creating a new musical of outstanding quality. Come see it!
Play: RM3 - 2.5 Stars
Reviewer: Craig Kensek
3 Stars
Gimmicky Production ­ Where’s The Energy. 2.5 Star
RMS is supposed to be the story of friendship, love, and politics, taking place in the south. The fact that it was a musical should have increased the energy. Instead, I found the production to be current, but relatively listless. A trio in the world of politics, each with their own agenda, working in close quarters. It’s been done already! They lyrics “all is fair and love….” May be true, but unoriginal. Innocuous production. If you’re seeing a trio of production’s in an evening and want to see something innocuous, this is okay. Otherwise, go for something with more of an edge.