Tar Reviews
Stage and Cinema- Somewhat Recommended
"...Overall, it's an interesting premise, but as with the La Brea Tar Pits, it's mucky, sticky and inert - regardless of what lays buried beneath the surface. The acting was fine, but lacked gravitas to bring some authenticity back to the table. It's almost as if director Edgar Landa wasn't sure to do with this era-bending work, which can be called topical - as with most inclusion efforts lately - but it's tough to get involved if we don't know who these characters are."
Stage Scene LA- Highly Recommended
"...A fascinating glimpse into 20th-century Los Angeles history certain to inspire abundant googling along with an eagerness to complete the trilogy with Son Of Semele's Plunge and Rogue Machine's Mexican Day, Tar is Tom Jacobson and Playwrights' Arena at their L.A.-original best."
Stage Raw- Highly Recommended
"...Director Edgar Landa marshals his cast with a sure hand on Justin Huen's tiled bathhouse set, and there is solid work by all three of the actors. As Donald, Meinelschmidt bristles with anger and malice, while Arthur's Amen reveals an anarchic streak that drives him to probe the limits of any situation. And Gonzalez is ever pained and fearful, willing the violence to cease and go away."