Parallel Process Reviews
Stage and Cinema- Highly Recommended
"...In Parallel Process, written and directed by David Kohner Zuckerman, two estranged brothers are still haunted by the ghosts of Vietnam, fifty years after serving together. One has built a life as a prominent psychologist, the other was a District Attorney — men shaped by reason and law, yet undone by memory. Despite their best efforts, their shared secret, buried for decades, continues to bind them in ways neither can escape."
LA Theatrix- Highly Recommended
"...“Parallel Process” is thus a gem of a play—well-written and provocative with excellent acting and solid staging, including lighting by Michael Blendermann, sound by Jack Sherman and costuming by Sophia Clark. It portrays in a visceral way how the past and present are entwined, and can occasionally merge in one explosive moment."
Stage Raw- Not Recommended
"...Directed by Zuckerman, the performances are at best sketchy. Jenkins's Bobby is sorely lacking in the requisite emotional range. Gumbs's performance, especially at the end, is way, way too overheated, while McRae fails to make his character consistently convincing, though at times he is poignantly so. Kudos to Carter Stark for a sleek, contemporary set design that is split into two sections, Dennis's living room and his office. Rounding out the cast is Peter Zizzo as L.A. Detective Peterson."
Larchmont Buzz- Somewhat Recommended
"...For those who appreciate dramas that deal with the mental aftermath of Vietnam, Parallel Process, a visiting production at the Odyssey Theatre, will check many boxes. Veterans will find additional meaning in the play’s title. Parallel Processing highlights the brain’s ability to handle various stimuli simultaneously, which is essential in combat situations. The aftercare soldiers receive becomes part of the process in trauma recovery."