Waiting On A Second Act

See it if You like one man shows about a man’s life falling apart.

Don't see it if Heavy handed depressing shows are your thing.

See it if you like solo shows on dark topics (ex: domestic violence, homicide) starring a knock-out performer in whose capable hands the script soars

Don't see it if domestic violence hits too close to home -- because nothing is "softened" nor held back

Also Without getting into "spoilers," I just wanted to emphasize that this 80-min play is NOT a "comedic spiritual thriller." Though the playwright is wise enough to give his protagonist a sense of humor -- to leaven the darkness here -- it is by no means "comedic."

At times the play drags a bit and more character development might have helped as well as more foreshadowing. I did not come away feeling I understood what drew the character Hector to such violence.

However, Jose E. Soto, a very physical actor who commands the stage and who is capable of delivering a wide-range of searing emotions, seems destined for great things.... Read more Read less