Glitched

See it if you would like to see a macabre tale told in a way that exploits resources available only in live theater to raise the chill factor.

Don't see it if you do not like the macabre, or are looking for a full evening in the theater: this piece, though very strong, barely lasts a half hour.

Also I should say upfront that “Glitched” is very short. But “Glitched” is also beautifully constructed and highly dramatic, a lean, mean carnival machine that consistently thwarts our expectations and, every few minutes it seems, unleashes a masterful stroke of theater that significantly raises the chill factor. The three women who play animatronic figures are quietly brilliant, and the two talking actors are pitch-perfect. I have put the name of the writer-director, Melissa Maney, down on my list of young theater creators whose further work (full-length, I hope) I am eagerly anticipating.... Read more Read less

See it if You enjoy the concept of a short horror experience.

Don't see it if *

Also I really enjoyed it, though I admit that I do have a fear of puppets/animatronics. I was a bit on edge.... Read more Read less

See it if You want to see and intelligent short and entertaining one act play

Don't see it if You are expecting a full one act. The running time of this play is just under 30 minutes. But please don’t let that scare you

Also Someone finally did it right. I write reviews all the time and my biggest gripe is that someone writes a 90 minute play that should have been 30 minutes. This play is 30 minutes and that’s exactly how long it should have been. This play will manage to creep a lot of people out and also scares some. The three women that play the animatronics do not speak but they do an amazing job. Out of the 50+ shows I have seen at this theater this is by far the best one. I’ve been saying for over a year I’m never going back to this theater again and now I have to eat my words because this play while only 30 minutes is definitely worth your time... Read more Read less

See it if A short one act that was reminiscent of a twilight zone episode. 30 minutes long about but very riviting.

Don't see it if riveting. Your not into a macabre like play. If a short one act is not for you. If you want a longer show.

See it if You enjoy things such as The Twilight Zone, Black Mirror, etc. Think dark comedy horror thriller.

Don't see it if You don't have anything else to see before or after. It's run time prohibits it from feeling like a full night of theatre.

Also "Do one thing every day that scares you." -Elenor Roosevelt (though actually probably Mary Schmich)

I suggest seeing Glitched as your scary thing for the day, sometime between now and Sept. 4th.

It is a slim, but eerily effective, comedy horror short that succeeds in its goals.

The performances are all excellent though Killian Lock was my favorite performance.

The only weak spot within the play itself were the transitions. Oh the transitions. Each one more awkward than the last. A bit more help in the sound design department could have smoothed over those scene changes a bit, and there aren't many at all.

My other thought was that this short would do well to pair up with one or two other horror shorts to make a full evening out of it. Even for a short, it feels a little, well... short.

PS: If you enjoyed those SNL sketches where the animatronics come to life but thought, "I could use a little more backstory to this and it could be 25 minutes longer" this show is for you!... Read more Read less

See it if If you like a short story performed on stage this might be appropriate for you

Don't see it if You are a full effective story that is moving

See it if you enjoy the musical - horror genre.

Don't see it if You are expecting intelligent absorbing theater.