Stella's Last J Date Reviews
LA Splash- Recommended
"...STELLA'S LAST J-DATE is an uproarious tale of two mismatched singles and their desperate attempts to get to know each other. At the foundation of this hysterical comedy is a poignant study of loneliness in today's society. Bloch's approach is a machine-gun rat-a-tat of very funny lines and very funny situations which keep the audience laughing non-stop. Director Bryan Rasmussen helms this play with a firm hand and pulls out every comedic moment these actors have to offer. The talented cast ekes laughter from each line, making pauses and eye-rolls part-and-parcel of this exuberant experience. This is a play for anyone who has ever been involved in the dating scene - whether via internet or blind dates or socials. Under much of the laughter th"
The Tolucan Times- Recommended
"...Director Bryan Rasmussen's high energy, rambunctious production features excellent timing and rhythm, enhanced by the strong chemistry between Smallman-Winston and Livingston."
On Stage Los Angeles- Recommended
"...This rather simple production, directed by Bryan Rasmussen, is driven by the fantastic performances. Both Smallman-Winston and Livingston immediately bring their complicated characters to life, giving the audience a very clear sense of who they are as people in a very short amount of time. Nolasco's mysterious, vaguely villainous presence is also very compelling, leaving you to wonder if Don may in fact be a figment of the imagination."
NoHoArtsDistrict- Recommended
"...I highly and thoroughly recommend Stella's Last J Date, it's a really clever, funny and heartfelt play beautifully performed."
Stage Raw- Somewhat Recommended
"...Director Bryan Rasmussen allows Smallman-Winston to push Stella too far into the "crazy" zone, where her mannerisms often become cartoonish. He also does little with the staging to clarify Don's out-of-left-field appearances and revelations. Sure, there are a few laughs along the way due to the ridiculousness of it all, but finding a connection to these lost souls and rooting for them to end up together remains difficult."
Accessibly Live Off-Line- Recommended
"...STELLA'S LAST J-DATE holds plenty of comical episodes and the laughs that go along with 'em. This play should not be necessarily used as an example for those well seasoned folks out on a blind date to expect. Then again, one can't admit that this first date wasn't dull or boring. After all, all's fair in love and war. Just make sure that closet one keeps their skeletons in is in order!"