Toys Reviews
Stage Scene LA- Recommended
"...Performances are compelling, if inscrutable by design. They also evolve over time. Ubrankovics's lovely wide-eyed turn as the pampered American girl gradually turns into something more taut and urgent, while Skovran's fierce Shari starts out angry but then reveals unexpected vulnerabilities and kindnesses. Overall TOYS: A Dark Fairy Tale is a fascinatingly complex and not entirely comprehensible drama that actually leaves some vivid impressions for a long time after."
Examiner- Not Recommended
"...The show is filled with innuendo, replete with symbolism and in a plane beyond ordinary comprehension. This may in the minds of some be the pinnacle of art, but all art to be of value must have some clear connection to reality. "�TOYS: A Dark Fairy Tale' completely misses. Bluntly it is just too weird. In the end it was an experience akin to watching a moving but blurry photograph of a Picasso painting while high on drugs. What was it?"
Total Theater- Recommended
"...Ubrankovics and Skovran give tour de force performances in this short, dark play, bringing energy and passion to their roles, and working together in smooth, seamless fashion (after only three weeks of rehearsal at UCSD, where Tompa teaches directing.)"
Culture Spot LA- Recommended
"...Production design is bare bones, the costuming was a little distracting with bad wigs and a misplaced DIY bridal gown, but the story and performance carry the show. This is a story that needs to be told."