A Los Angeles Theatre Review: ‘O: A Rhapsody in Divorce’

May 20, 2026May 21, 2026 Edward Hong

Outside In Theatre never ceases to enthrall me and their latest production O: A Rhapsody in Divorce continues that magic in their most definitive work yet. Written by Jami Brandli and directed by Jessica Hanna, it is a joyous marvel that fantastically adapts the ancient Greek epic The Odyssey for the modern age and transforms it into a truly breathtaking production filled to the brim with humor, heartbreak, and awe-inspiring imagination.

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A Los Angeles Theatre Review: ‘Octopus’s Garden’

March 9, 2026March 9, 2026 Edward Hong

There is something truly remarkable when you witness a play that not only makes marine biologist wholly relatable but that you feel so much compassion for a giant octopus puppet and inspire mythical wonder in the deep watery unknown. Such is the accomplishment of Weston Gaylord’s Octopus’s Garden, now having its world premiere in this gorgeous co-production with Boston Court Pasadena, Circle X Theatre Co., and Outside In Theatre.

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A Los Angeles Theatre Review: ‘Room By The Sea’

February 23, 2026 Edward Hong

It’s been so long since I felt this indelible feeling of magic while watching a play but the world premiere of John Guerra‘s Room By The Sea, a triple co-production with Coin & Ghost, After Hours Theatre Company, and Outside In Theatre, has achieved just done that. This is a tale that not only transports the audience to a fantastical place but like the best of genre, it creates a haunting parallel to our current world. And best of all, the immense efforts to incorporate significant global majority and accessibility presence is truly what Los Angeles theatre at its finest is all about.

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A Los Angeles Theatre Review: ‘Torera’

September 17, 2025September 18, 2025 Edward Hong

Having its Los Angeles premiere and performing for the first time in Outside In Theatre’s new ArtSpace home, Monet Hurst-Mendoza’s Torera is an auspicious beginning for the theatre company in their new home as it is a deeply gorgeous play with an astounding lead performance from Melissa Carvajal and its beautiful quiet moments that stayed with me long after the play ended.

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A Los Angeles Theatre Review: ‘I Sell Windows’

May 30, 2024June 7, 2024 Edward Hong

I want to say this right from the start that I am not a particular fan of the solo performance format whatsoever as most of them tend to overly indulge in the identity aspect without any ounce of humor or ability to tell a story. Yet I understand the need for such a format because it is the simplest and easiest format to mount in the theatre world while still being able to showcase an actor’s ability.