AUDIENCE PURRING FOR THE COMEUPPANCE

Monday, October 13, 2025
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PLEASE NOTE EVEN IF THE INITIALS ARE THE SAME, THE CONTRIBUTORS ARE DIFFERENT

"What a show. Absolutely brilliant." - JG

"It was seriously so amazing… and real. Loved every minute of it, and the performances each of you put on." -  CG

"Excellent play had to go twice I loved it." - KL

"Incredible acting!" - AN

"Fabulous play! Loved it!" - JMC

"Great play. Awesome cast." - DF

"I can't tell you how good it felt to see good theater! Good theater is just good for the spirit...I don't know if you saw the guy sitting next to me, but that was my Dad...I can count on one hand the amount of times I've heard my Dad laugh as hard as he did this evening. We both loved it." - AC

"So good! PHX friends if you have an evening free I highly recommend this one." - SR

"Mannnnn...Stray Cat always knocks it out of the park, which is why it's my favorite theater in town. Seeing a play that revolves around a 20 year high school reunion is such a funny coincidence because MY 20 year reunion is this year - this month, actually! A very prescient night at the theater for sure." - KC

"Got to see this amazing play last night directed by Seth Tucker. It was such an amazing piece & beautifully directed." - CB

"Great show!" - VM

"I loved this play and the cast!  Well done!" - AS

"Amazing production! Congratulations! I really loved it!" - KM

"Y’all there is A TON of good theatre happening all over Arizona this weekend that is SO DAYUM GOOD…Stray Cat Theatre closes “The Comeuppance” by Branden Jacobs-Jenkins. This show takes you back… both literally and figuratively, but it also is surprisingly poignant in today’s world of chaos, there’s 3 more chances to see this show and if you’re in the Tempe area…GET YA SELF OVER THERE. Excellent work." - AF

"Wow! Wow! Wow! What a show! Everything about THE COMEUPPANCE was amazing and so well done. Make your plans now to see it before it closes!" - MH

"Do not miss this one. It's amazing! Spectacular in every way! Brilliant throughout." - RW

"The Comeuppance at Stray Cat Theatre is one of the most relevant pieces of our modern day. What are the intricacies of time, and how do we connect our past with our future? What, or who, do we fight for? A poignant and powerful portrayal peppered with gut-laughs and tears, this delightfully dynamic play has inspired me to look at my own past, present, and future with fresh eyes. The Comeuppance is meaningful and memorable, casual yet charming. Please do your humanity a favor, and see it before the sands of time have run out." - JS

"I never know quite what to expect from a Stray Cat Theatre production (Will I cry? Will I laugh? Will I understand the ending?) Tonight a group of 10 of us saw their latest production...The Comeuppance directed by the brilliantly talented Seth Tucker. This show was captivating from beginning to end. The weaving together of each character as their unique, individual layers are slowly shown keeps you intrigued until the very end. It makes you laugh. It makes you think. And, most importantly, it makes you feel. It has all the components a great story should have, performed by a highly talented cast. A special shout out to Tanner Conley who always impresses. (Tanner- I think this is my favorite role I've seen you in! ) If you love theatre, love Seth or love a fun night out...GO SEE THIS SHOW!!! (Running now through Oct. 11th)" - KK

"Saw it last weekend and loved it. More people need to see it. Thanks for doing cutting edge theatre." - CO

"Thoroughly enjoyed this Arizona premiere production tonight! Seth Tucker 's direction is perfection! Ensemble cast is simply stellar; with stand out Michelle Luz Nussbaum (in my humble opinion)! 20 year high school reunion angst is real, add alcohol and drugs to memories and all sorts of behaviors ensue! Always a delightful treat to be warmly greeted by Stray Cat Theatre 's Associate Artistic Director, Louis Farber!" - LF

"Unbelievable show at Stray Cat Theatre...get tickets...you won't regret it!" - ME

"…saw "The Comeuppance" yesterday. It was well-directed, well-produced, and well-acted! Truthfully, if it hadn't been announced, I wouldn't have known the understudies were 'on'. From an audience standpoint, the show was seamless and provided a great afternoon of theatre! Side note to any and all who take a swing or u/s role in ANY show: Y'all are the unsung heroes of the theatre world. Thank you for serving the production and the audience. May the theatre-gods smile on you!" - SH

"That was very likely the best production I've seen in years. This show was the BREATH of LIFE I've been needing! Thanks for...the emotionally moving performance and brutal honesty on stage." - BH

"I cannot praise this show enough. A rich and intense story with phenomenal choices by each performer. This is something you'll want to see. This is what art can be when all creatives involved strive for greatness. Some of the best work we've seen so far from Tanner Conley as well. What a treat to witness such a talent" - KS

"Ok, so The Comeuppance was FANTASTIC!! Brilliant execution by the cast, pacing is fantastic, the writing, the set, the direction...all of it just excellent  See this!  Highly recommend it." - VR

"Saw this incredible performance tonight. Every single performer was absolutely incredible. Everything about it, the set, dialogue, lighting, and just whole performance was top-tier incredible work. A truly stunning work of art. Stray Cat always produces incredible shows and this is no exception. Truly amazing." - SR

"Saw The Comeuppance last night and I was blown away." - TK

"There's a lot of BEAUTIFUL work being done in Stray Cat Theatre's production of THE COMEUPPANCE. Plus, that PORCH, the LIGHTING, the SOUNDSCAPE ...?!!" - AL

"...such an AMAZING performance!" - FC

"Make time to see this show.
Hilarious, Poignant, and Subversively Powerful.
The Epitome of Ensemble.
The Sum Deliciously Exceeds Beautiful Individual Performances.
Run and go see." - SR 

"Brilliant! Thanks for continuing and choosing to do really important plays as a company" - JK

"Run! Don't walk! Go see this excellent play!!!! Do it! Please. This play needs to be seen." - KS

"It’s funny and weird and the cast has such refreshing chemistry and the set and lighting is gorgeous and just GET THERE. Now thru October 11th." - AK

"…there are *many* details that a lot of people will never notice because of the sheer magnificence of the entire show. It's a *lot* to take in." - JG

"Seriously go see this! Everything about it is so good!" - KR

"You know how you eat sliced bread from the bread aisle your whole life and then someone gives you a piece of fresh sourdough or real French bread and you go, “wait, THIS is what bread tastes like?!?” 
I read THE COMEUPPANCE a few months ago and liked it. Brought to life, though? Babies. THIS is why we have theater. To see things in the living and breathing form. It is the BEST kind of bread and a reminder of how great it can be. 
Holy shit, I love this show." - BU

Wow! This show was outstanding! I can’t wait to see it again ….and again! - KD