PLEASE NOTE EVEN IF INITIALS ARE THE SAME, THE CONTRIBUTORS ARE DIFFERENT
"...there are no words to say how much I enjoyed this show." - AG
"Y'all. I'm going to be thinking about THE MINUTES for QUITE some time. Stray Cat Theatre does it again." - KF
"I saw Stray Cat Theatre's show The Minutes tonight. My only regret is that I didn’t see it sooner so I could tell everybody to go see it! It was so awesome to see.CJ Mascarelli,Tim Shawver, and David Weiss and their hilarious touching powerful characters. The whole cast and show was wonderful! Thank you to all involved!" - SS
"I am so glad that I did NOT miss this. With a who's who cast of one of Arizona’s finest ensemble of actors- Tracy Letts’ THE MINUTES was a tour de force directed by Louis Farber. Tracy Letts, best known for August Osage County, this piece was a little more of an homage to his mother Billie Letts’ work “Where the Heart Is,” illustrating social justice and critical race theory (aka AMERICAN HISTORY) and the erasure of indigenous people’s truth and the slaughter of American Indians for the financial gain US settlers on native land all under the premise and guise of a town council meeting! (I know, right?) Thank you for the amazing storytelling and gorgeous performances by the entire cast Katie McFadzen, Tim Shawver, Tanner Conley, Johnny Kalita, Michelle Luz Nussbaum, Tony Latham, Kate Haas, Rob Stuart, and Ron May. But if you missed CJ Mascarelli’s return to the stage in this one, you missed one of the most masterful and artful performances of the season. Thank you, Stray Cat Theatre, for keeping it real. - DB
"Congrats to the cast and crew of The Minutes! Excellent show last night! So relevant and poignant! Amazing performances! You also reminded me why I hate being on my HOA board. It’s Just. Like. That!" - TB
"Another fantastic evening of theater. This one hit hard. “The Minutes” has one more performance tomorrow night and I wish everyone could see it. I’ll be thinking about it for awhile." - KM
"Congratulations to Louis Farber, Ron May, Tony Latham, Katie McFadzen, and everyone involved in THE MINUTES at Stray Cat. What a great production of one of Tracy Letts’ best plays. It is really powerful. You have ONE more chance to see it. Go!"- CS
"The Minutes" was outstanding. Thank you for an evening of excellent theatre." - RH
"What a roller coaster ride of emotions it took the audience on as it started out as one thing but evolved into something quite different! The run ends this Saturday, but if you get a chance to see it, I highly recommend it." - SR
"I saw the Stray Cat Theatre production of The Minutes last night. I say nothing about the story. A description couldn't possibly do it justice. It was a perfect combination of script, cast and direction. There's only a handful of performances left. This is a quintessential example of the power of live theatre. Whew!" - BT
"Incredible cast. Riveting. Well played". - MS
"Jaw droppingly good theatre from Stray Cat Theatre.This was stunning. Congratulations and thank you for giving us this experience." - AH
"THE MINUTES: powerful, relevant, engaging, disturbing, sobering, necessary, worth it. see it. SUPPORT LOCAL THEATRE." - DB
"YES!!! GO SEE THIS!! Cheers to all." - SB
"Go. GO NOW!!!!! You won't regret it! Kudos to Stray Cat for some damn good theatre." - DR
"It’s one in the morning and I’m still reeling thinking about THE MINUTES!!! direction Louis Farber. Incredible cast. Hilariously funny. And so insanely poignant…once again Stray Cat proves to be that girl as one of my favorite theatres in the valley!!!" - CB
"An amazing show!" - KV
"Kudos Louis Farber on excellent direction of such a powerful theatrical production! We were baited into the storytelling along with all of the laughter! Suddenly we were walloped into serious contemplation until the very end! Powerhouse cast featuring so many local favorites! Katie McFadzen and then Ron May excel with captivating artistic nuances! A must see. Truly a distinct treat." - LP
"This production of The Minutes was fantastic. I haven’t stopped thinking about it since I saw it on Sunday. If you haven’t seen it, do yourself a favor, drop what you’re doing, and get your tickets now!" - JG
"My second time seeing this play. I had to bring my 15 year old daughter to see it today. The discomfort brings about thoughtful introspection. Well done on all levels." - VS
"Kudos to everyone involved in The Minutes at Stray Cat. Good play, production, performances!And fun to see so many friends bringing it!" - P.S.
"Saw an interesting and provoctive play at Stray Cat Theatre. The play was by Tracy Letts. And Ron May was Mayor Superba. He was superb!" - BO
"Yall know I will travel to the moon and back telling everyone along the way how much I love Stray Cat Theatre - And THE MINUTES was no exception! Story and script alone, it’s another great piece brought to life and given a beautiful platform here in Arizona. Production wise, it’s well-directed by my dear friend Louis who managed to rally a dynamite ensemble of AZ theatre royalty which happens to include good friends of mine and people I’ve been a fan of for some time. Every single person on that stage had incredible range and depth and not a minute went by (see what I did there) where I wasn’t in awe of them individually or their chemistry with each other. You’ve got one more week to see this production!" - VC
"Hey kitties. I got to take in the matinee of THE MINUTES at Stray Cat Theatre today. It's a fun, powerful piece of theatre, offering a razor sharp look at ways we progress as a society. The deft direction of Louis Farber provides a solid and intricate framework for each actor to shine. The characters provide nuanced foils for one another, each uniquely shaped by the histories they share. I loved that no matter who was speaking, the other characters were always quietly active in the background, driving the story forward in both small and critical ways. This one's a definite win, kitties. The run is entering its final week, so get those tickets!" - ET
"The Minutes, Tracy Letts's thought-provoking drama at Stray Cat Theater, warrants high praise. Its exceptional quality necessitates timely viewing. Louis Farber's careful direction and the outstanding cast deliver a believable and captivating performance. The exploration of narrative manipulation and control is strikingly relevant." - KS
"This Stray Cat Theatre show was quite the roller coaster. Go see friends!" - CM
"Outstanding cast and direction. Funny, relevant and shocking all at once. Perfect set. Great production." - PT
"So, let's talk about Stray Cat Theatre's fantastic production of The Minutes by Tracy Letts. How does this company ALWAYS pull together bonkers casts? Like, this is a literal who's who of valley theatre and IT SHOWS. It's also a show that you are likely to want to see a second time - I won't spoil anything here, but I will simply say that you are likely to leave the space rethinking all of what you just witnessed through a new lens than the one you walked in with. I personally feel compelled at least. The writing of this piece is so good. And because I already know this, it makes me wonder what I possibly didn't catch still or what connections I didn't make yet. It's meaty. The kind of meaty where you might not even realize when you're right in the middle of it. I personally loved that. It's very provocative. Every character and every performer is engaging. I laughed more than I expected to. The same is also true for how many moments made me recoil. The messages that I took away with me are ones that will be resonating for a bit. Louis Farber you and your team have a great deal to feel proud of and thanks for hanging out after. All the good things that have been said in the reviews - all of them are true fam." - NG
"What a fucking show!!! Stellar cast, fantastic direction - Fantastic production top to bottom, inside and out!" - EW
“Ugh, it was so good but so disturbing. Amazing job to you and the cast, kudos!” - MCK
“Powerful stuff!’ - RW
"We saw this show last night and it is a tour de force!!! It makes you think, it makes you uncomfortable, it challenges your perceptions on reality and the tales we tell ourselves as a society. And, the acting - my gods, the acting! Seriously, some of the BEST local actors, working together as a perfect and superb symphony. BRAVI to all involved. GO SEE THIS SHOW!” - HRH
"Striking! Stunning! Wow! We saw it last night. Great work all. Congratulations! Ron May you need to spend more time on stage!!” - JR
"This weekend and next. That’s all that’s left in the run of this masterfully executed production. The piece itself is stellar. The ensemble will knock your socks off. Local theatre is where it’s at, folks. seeBesides, what else are you gonna do while you wait out this extreme heat advisory? Highly recommend!!” - SJB
"As the weekend is upon us I urge you to do yourself a favor and go see “The Minutes” at Stray Cat Theatre…. This cast will blow you away… I was taken in by this story and my mind was wrecked with what developed… don’t miss this show…performances run through October 12th …don’t miss this.” - SL
“Don’t walk, y’all. Run. Stray Cat has once again outdone themselves with a funny, thought provoking piece that every single one of us should be talking about. You know, after we scrape our jaws off the floor and collect our nerves from those last 5 minutes. Absolutely brilliant and stunning work from every member of the production team. On behalf of myself and my lovely wife, who keeps the minutes in a room not unlike the council chambers of Big Cherry, congratulations on a breathtaking production.” - MS
"The Minutes. Another great show put on by Stray Cat Theatre! This one will make you think! The entire cast was phenomenal…” - KK
"It was fabulous! Go see it!!! A great show." - KA
“Thank you for a gut grabbing opening production for Stray Cat Theatre audiences. The suspenseful undercurrent of each character's desperate need for self-identity was hilarious, shattering, heartbreaking and remains haunting. Absolutely Superb. Kudos upon kudos!!” - EM
"For reals. THE MINUTES. Well done. Holy shit. I’ve never seen an entire cast this good in a “non-professional” show! Perfection.” - CW
"Everyone should see this play. Very powerful and timely. Bravo Kate Haas, Katie McFadzen Rob Stuart Louis Farber Chris Mascarelli Ron May and the rest of the cast and designers!" - PS
"Congratulations on this outstanding production! Wow amazing. Thank you!" - KS
“Powerful and unexpected ending. Excellent acting across the cast and lots of humor, also, even though such a serious topic.” - JW
"This show is hilarious and chock full of the Valley’s best theatre talent! It’s that classic Stray Cat style of jaw dropping art! Go see it!" - KR
"Stray Cat's "The Minutes". It is so well done. Louis Farber as Director. The cast! The cast! The scenic design and costumes. All of it. Startles, makes you laugh, cry. Watching cast in singular moments and ensemble work. You should go!! And it's only 2 more weekends. I really enjoyed talk back after play with Louis Farber too. Congratulations Stray Cat on another wonderful play and superb kick off to your 23rd Season." - DL
"Highly recommend! The comedic timing is flawless, setting you up for strong pacing and emotional buy-in." - BT
"Amazing production. Thank you to each cast member and to all the many great talents it takes to bring great, thought provoking theatre to us. Great job Louis." - KD
"Got to see this great show last night. Amazing work, Stray Cat!" - MH
"I had the pleasure this afternoon of seeing Tracy Letts' play, The Minutes, as produced by Stray Cat. The word that keeps coming to mind as to my reaction to the piece is " gobsmacked." I have not been this engaged, horrified, surprised- yet not surprised, angry, or mesmerized by a piece of theatre in a good long while. My hat is off to the director, Louis Farber, and the cast (including many good friends and colleagues) for taking me on this rather uncomfortable and often funny ride to Big Cherry. There is much to chew on and digest here. I am still thinking about it-a sign that someone/everyone is doing something right. It was also fabulous to see some friends seriously throwing down after a few years away from the stage. Oh, how you have been missed! Thanks for the brain food, y'all. Go see it if you can. It will not disappoint!" - DS
"Stray Cat does what they do best: an amazing production that starts out with some laughs at the quirky characters, proceeds to wrench your heart and bring you to tears, and then to horror. Thank you Louis Farber for the post-show discussion which helped bring what we'd experienced into focus! Bravo to Ron May, CJ Mascarelli, Kate Haas, Katie McFadzen, Tim Shawver and the rest of the cast for outstanding performances." - DT
"What a show! What a cast! What a director! Some of the best local theater I have seen in a few years!" - EM
"This is powerful theatre. Fantastic on the page and made magic by a masterful ensemble onstage and off. I might venture to say it’s my favorite Stray Cat Theatre production to date, and that is saying a lot as “Until the Flood” last season rocked me and “Pluto” remains a core memory, among others. If you want your truth unvarnished, your mirror unflinching, your comedy razor sharp, and your reveals breathtaking, you have two more weekends to get to Tempe Center for the Arts for “The Minutes.” - BF
"Wonderful show, just saw this. Great cast and story." - JR
"Hey y’all - Just saw Stray Cat Theatre’s Production of The Minutes by Tracy Letts. Top to bottom just a fantastic show; great cast, well done set, funny and important script. The only thing missing was you; get there and support some beautiful art." - KH
"…I was free to see two amazing shows this weekend: The Minutes @straycattheatre and The Diary of Anne Frank @childsplayaz. Both powerful wallops of theatre, delivered by incredibly talented actors and creatives. Anne Frank closed today and The Minutes only runs three weeks - get your tickets, you don’t want to miss this one!" - KB
"Provocative production. Electric Performancea. Go, Go, Go! It's stellar!" - JP
"Last night I went to see the opening night of “The Minutes” at Stray Cat Theatre and it was absolutely incredible. It was so great to see some old friends on stage delivering a professional, powerful show that keep me completely spellbound. Keep up the amazing work Stray Cat Theatre!!!" - JK
"I saw this last night and am still aghast at the thoughtful, provocative writing delivered by such a talented cast. Humorous and haunting in equal measures and a MUST SEE!" - AN
"Stray Cat's 23 Season opener is a hoot and a half. And terrifying. Do yourself a favor and catch the amazing cast, including a knockout turn by THE Ron May." - HC
"Knock out! Get tickets!! This is one of the best productions at Stray Cat Theatre ever! The cast is Broadway, each an acting god. I’ll write more later but do not miss this. Laughing in the aisles and punching you in the face. Brilliant! Huge congrats to Louis Farber! You keep outdoing yourself!" - ST
"Just got back from Stray Cat Theatre's production of The Arizona Premiere of Tracy Letts' THE MINUTES, an let me tell you, this is one you do not want to miss! The entire cast and crew are to be commended. It is some of the most exceptional work I have seen in a while. Don't miss it! "This is your future!" - WM'
"Great show! Wonderful performances by cast!" - CF
"Just Finished watching this amazing show! If you’re in the Phoenix area, go check it out!" - AF
"Do not wait to see "The Minutes" at Stray Cat Theatre! This is easily the most incredible piece of theatre I've seen in years! You have a sense the whole time that there's a mystery to be solved. But the twist ending spills off the stage, affecting not just the characters, but your whole sense of self!" - JD