Crabs in a Bucket

LADCC Winner - Original Writing, Costume Design

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Stage Raw 
“SMART, CLEVER… an entertaining romp imbued with palpable truth… STAGE RAW TOP 10… RECOMMENDED.” -— Deborah Klugman, Stage Raw

Broadway World 
“A RIOTOUS SATIRE… TOP-NOTCH... a microcosm of not just every office on the planet, but every group of friends, every group of creatives, every group of businesspeople. Everyone.” — Harker Jones. Broadway World

Ticket Holders LA 
“LAUGH-OUT-LOUD FUNNY until the importance of what lurks just below the humor begins to sink in... The Echo’s knockout production is blessed with the inventive and rule-defying directorial skills of Dietze leading a virtuoso ensemble of comedic actors and utilizing a clever team of designers.” — Travis Holder, Ticket Holders LA

Showmag 
“CLEVER… IMAGINATIVE… What a metaphor for life!” — Leigh Kennicott, Showmag

The Nerds of Color 
“FLAT OUT HILARIOUS, TRAGIC AND HEARTFELT AT THE SAME TIME… [a] profound satire… an incredible ensemble cast… A WINNER.” — Edward Hong, The Nerds of Color

Stage Scene LA 
“WOW!… A SHUCKING BUCKET FULL OF LAUGHS… Guaranteed to give audiences plenty to think about.” — Steven Stanley, Stage Scene LA

The Hollywood Times 
“BRILLIANT… address[es]  broadly universal themes…I just can’t say enough about how much I enjoyed ‘Crabs in a Bucket’” — Robert St. Martin, The Hollywood Times

On Stage Los Angeles 
“FUNNY AND THOUGHT-PROVOKING and if you sit in the Crabby Zone: watch out!” — Michael Sheehan, On Stage Los Angeles

Glamgical 
“COMPELLING AND HILARIOUS PERFORMANCES… [A] BRILLIANT SCRIPT… a play that feels relatable and devastatingly human.” — Joe Mosqueda, Glamgical

Colorado Boulevard 
“DON’T MISS THIS ONE… a fast-paced physical and verbal satire, with a message that will resonate with each viewer’s particular life experience or current situation… highly entertaining.” — Carol Edger Germain, Colorado Boulevard
Arts Beat LA 
“FUN… a terrific cast… visual flair… humorous and smart.” — Terry Morgan, Arts Beat LA

2 Urban Girls 
“ONE OF THE FUNNIEST PLAYS I have enjoyed this season… filled with satirical moments… the ensemble nailed it on their chemistry, timing and ability to keep the audience engaged.” — Emilie St. John, 2 Urban Girls

Larchmont Buzz 
“THE LAUGHS KEEP COMING… misses no opportunity for crab-centric wordplay… packs an important message about the importance of community.” — Laura Foti Cohen, Larchmont Buzz