Siren's Den

See it if You like great singing and rock operas. Rori Nogee is a tremendous talent as writer, and music was great. Highly recommended.

Don't see it if You don't like small theater. This show filled the stage though.

See it if Reviewing a bit too late since it has closed, but if it comes back check out the show Nogee created. She is a talented writer/actress!

Don't see it if You don't like loud rock & roll musicals.

See it if you're patient to watch a lengthy work-in-progress with nuggets of terrific harmonies and voice (kudos, Chris Gleim!) and a poignant story.

Don't see it if you're expecting a polished production--set transitions choppy and mikes glitchy--or are indifferent to flawed star/adoring fan dynamic.

Also So impressive that book/music/lyrics sole creation of co-lead Rori Nogee. She has a great voice, too. Chris Gleim was the other standout. Guessing it's a passion project--definitely has promise once trimmed and tightened.... Read more Read less

See it if Rent-styled musical with strong female central leads. Darker side of celebrity fandom. Solid soundtrack! Logan character exceptional.

Don't see it if You aren't interested in seeing shows in progress - it's uneven and too long.

See it if It's RENT meets Rock of Ages meets Single White Female. Solid music and performances in this still developing show. Google the backstory.

Don't see it if You need to see a fully polished show. You don't like pop/rock music in a show. You hated RENT.

See it if you like rock musicals, you like shows that take you on an emotional roller coaster, you want to see terrific acting and singing.

Don't see it if you're looking for something light-hearted with a feel-good ending, you prefer a more traditional musical score.

Also While I hope none of you have the exact same experience as the main character, it's still easy to relate. Most, if not all of us, have that one person from our past who really hurt us, and I can almost guarantee that something will resonate.... Read more Read less

See it if You love shows like Jonathon Larson wrote, want to see girls rock it out, and enjoy intense drama between all characters...

Don't see it if You don't like rock musicals, are sensitive to drug use onstage or girls kissing...

See it if You like original catchy songs with a super witty, sexy theme... excellent job by the writer for creating such large and daring work

Don't see it if you don't like the musical styles of Rock of Ages or Rent

See it if You like to see history repeated in a new modern way. If you like to see a star being born. If you like journey stories.

Don't see it if ... yeah, just see it.

Also This Rock Musical blew my mind. The writing was amazing, the songs were so heartfelt and even though I was sitting in the audience, I felt myself as a part of Remy and Skylar's life, I felt myself becoming a vulture. I fell in love with the Siren's Den. The cast played their parts amazingly well, they literally became who they were, and I felt each character's emotions, pains, fears, and LOVE. And that's not something just any person can do. That takes talent, and I for one, SAW the talent in the whole cast! Rori Nogee, Lindsey Lake, Chris Gleim, Andrea Leach, Adam R. Kaster, Ruben Navarro, and all the Vultures (Lauren Chastain, Jonte Culpepper, Musa Hitomi, Frankie Shin, Erin Ulman, & Corbin Williams) did such a fantastic job that I literally can't stop talking about this show even 24 hours later! I know it closed tonight, but please, EVERYONE go see the concert show this Monday night! You won't regret it! 7-9pm at the Laurie Beechman Theatre. https://web.ovationtix.com/trs/pr/971676... Read more Read less

See it if You want to think about a show long after it's over. You want performances that will rip your heart out. You like rock and nonconformity.

Don't see it if You only like Rodgers & Hammerstein fluff or only want fully polished Broadway shows. This is an edgy, indie show.

Also It's been nearly 2 days since I saw this show and I'm still thinking about the characters. Their motives, their true selves, what was real and what wasn't. THAT'S the testament to a truly great work. And I can honestly say this show is unlike anything else out there. It was intense in all the right ways. I hope this production continues to move forward.... Read more Read less

See it if you enjoy a musical that looks at all the pitfalls of fame while exploring what it means to chase dreams in an amazing new musical!

Don't see it if You don't like the musical Rent.

See it if You like romantic musicals this is a must see. The songs are amazing and the actors were phenomenal. Really Loved the entire show

Don't see it if You dont like musicals..

See it if Powerful emotions. Great score and clever lyrics. Modern

Don't see it if You only like revivals and 50's musicals

See it if You like to be engaged emotionally, visually and sonically. Great original music, lyrics and dancing

Don't see it if You can't handle strong emotions and want light-hearted fluff or bubblegum music

See it if I enjoyed the show immensely and related to it even though the story was not my story - there is a universal theme thst emenates from it.

Don't see it if Don't like edgy shows that touch on negative emotions when people are controlled by those emotions and run the risk of losing themselves.

Also There are a ton of great moments in the show, the music has its own style and does not copy another style. The singing is awesome and while the show needs a few tweaks as any work in progress does I loved the production all around - the lyrics are very good and you must listen to get the full import of the show - it is easy to be caught up in the melodies and amazing singing - kudos to the cast, creative and production staff!!... Read more Read less

See it if Dark, edgy rock musicals. I thought the 2 leads were fantastic. Especially lindsey lake - incredible performance.

Don't see it if If bothered by drugs/addiction

See it if You are interested in the intrigue of the rock and roll world, with good songs and lyrics to match.

Don't see it if You dislike issues of complex relationships.

See it if You like seeing new musicals as they're being developed, and hearing new, contemporary sounding musical theatre scores.

Don't see it if You voted for Trump (you won't get it, just like you don't get a lot of things) 😉

Also I loved seeing this show in the early stages. I was blown away by the music and performances, and the style of the show is perfectly suited for the intimate venue that is the Gene Frankel Theatre. Definitely a thought-provoking piece and very entertaining!... Read more Read less

See it if you like to sit through three hours of an unedited piece of work.

Don't see it if You mind sitting in extremely uncomfortable chairs and no air conditioning.

Also Stars burn out. Love burns on. The cheesy tag line should have been my first red flag. Unfortunately, this production which seems to be a labor of love from writer, producer and star, Rori Nogee falls short. This self indulgent show needs to take a hard look at itself and edit hard. The three hour production has numerous songs and dialogue that does nothing advance the characters or story.

As failed rock star Skylar Cole, Lindsey Lake's performance is good but not great. For a character requiring powerhouse vocals, the majority of her songs were shouted instead of sung, which left a lot to be desired.

Rori Nogee's turn as dreamy, wide-eyed ingenue Remy Morgan comes off as over-the-top schmacting particularly since the venue is so small and the acting is unnecessarily big.

The most notable performances were by the Vultures, who's dancing and choreography was the only entertaining element of the show. Still, their efforts couldn't make up for the nearly interminable runtime.... Read more Read less

See it if you're cool with very long productions and basic music.

Don't see it if you don't want to lose three hours of your life.

Also It looks like a good sum of these positive reviews were created by the same person since they all look the same. I don't see anyone who cherishes theatre giving this musical a rating higher than a 30. The music was so mundane and monotonous in nature that I almost walked out during intermission. The performers were the only saving grace of this production. Kudos to them and to the creative staff for giving them adequate direction given the amateurish material they had to work with.... Read more Read less

See it if you've watched everything on Broadway and Netflix.

Don't see it if you enjoy promising new works.

Also This is as bad as it get, folks. An incoherent plot, zero sense of structure, and way too long. The music is dull and the lyrics are shallow and cliched. Most of the actors would rather schmact and the direction seems to have stopped at blocking. (Even that is awkward with one scene that takes place on a ledge behind the audience and you have to turn in your seat to maybe catch a glimpse of it.) The night I went the applause was weak and two songs didn't receive any applause at all. I'm all for supporting writers and new works, but this show was no where near ready for a production and possibly never would be. It is the epitome of a vanity production.... Read more Read less

See it if you're ok with sitting through a 3 hour long production, plot cliches, and almost every song sounding the same. Definitely has a Rent vibe.

Don't see it if you want to see a finalized product or want to see an innovative story.

Also Honestly, the dancing, singing and acting were really good. Same goes for the lighting and costume design. The theatre is small, but the space is used well. This show needs to trim a lot (and I mean a lot) of unnecessary dialogue and music. It also feels awfully self-indulgent.... Read more Read less