100 Aprils Reviews
Los Angeles Times- Somewhat Recommended
"...There's certainly the germ of a geopolitically relevant play here. There are also the makings for a plangent absurdist comedy. Unfortunately, "Aprils" falls precipitously into the divide between surrealism and political didacticism. Not knowing how to react or what to think, we remain at a troubling emotional disconnect throughout Ayvazian's well-intentioned but failed experiment."
Stage and Cinema- Recommended
"...Rogue Machine founding artistic director John Perrin Flynn is believable and touching as John, approaching the role with a simple, deep commitment. As Beatrice, the playwright does a memorable double act. Leslie Ayvazian speaks with droll, deadpan precision and moves with an insouciance worthy of Lauren Bacall. Her performance is a triumph."
Stage Scene LA- Somewhat Recommended
"...Indeed, it's easy to understand playwright Ayvazian's angry need to raise public awareness of horrors still officially denied by the country that perpetrated them, and it's equally easy to fathom John's obsession with early childhood events that robbed him of beloved family members, and for this reason alone, 100 Aprils has indisputable power."
On Stage Los Angeles- Recommended
"...This play, may be brilliant in its attempt to make a strong polemic statement bringing more to light the notion that we are all victims in one way or another. Thus, it is vital for every thinking person to reach out for their own conclusions beyond the snare of indoctrination: deliberate or subtle, insidious or obvious: an indoctrination that may not serve us well in the long run. Indeed, psychosis may be the underlying culprit after all."
Stage Raw- Recommended
"...Under Michael Arabian's direction, the performances range from utterly realistic, exemplified in Flynn's performance, to Ayvazian's Beatrice sharp-edged, slightly larger-than-life Beatrice, who's both harried wife and nagging mom. Her presentation is effective, however. Sorsa's agitated Arlene is on track but isn't entirely convincing. Dean capably serves as the symbol of everything still tormenting John. Song's taciturn nurse is perfect."