What Audiences Are Saying About COWBOY VERSUS SAMURAI

Cowboy Versus Samurai has officially premiered in Los Angeles with only two more weekends left! Below are reviews and audience responses, including video from opening night with the playwright, director, and cast. Get your tickets now and join us this Friday/Saturday at 8pm or Sunday at 2pm! http://bit.ly/AAPCvsS 

"... charming and unexpectedly moving comedy... bolstered by a deft cast (Feodor Chin, Julia Cho, Daniel Vincent Gordh, and West Liang) and thoughtful direction by Peter J. Kuo, whose sound design elements (credited to Felix Lau) add layers to the text and make it uniquely theatrical." (full blog post)

- Prince Gomovillas, Bamboo Nation

"Don't miss your chance to see Artists at Play's marvelous production of Michael Golamco's Cowboy Versus Samurai... the play is a clever and poignant re-telling of Cyrano de Bergerac with an Asian American twist." (full blog post)

- Angry Asian Man

"... many comic moments, some poignant moments and some seriously introspective scenes... A wonderfully crafted study of the universal need for acceptance, understanding and love." (full review)

- Jose Ruiz, ReviewPlays.com

"The play was REALLY funny, and really well done; the monologues blended well with the story and it really made you think about your own 'preferences,' and how you see yourself in the world." (full blog post)

- Starchaserxoxo, Tumblr

What people are saying on Twitter using the #AAPCvsS hashtag.

"Just saw @AAPlay's production of Cowboy Versus Samurai. LOVED IT. #AAPCvsS" (original tweet)

- @AngryAsianMan, Twitter

  
"COWBOY VERSUS SAMURAI : Heartfelt, Hilarous, Hella Entertaining. Kudos to Artists at Play."

- Trieu T., Facebook

"Awesome opening night for @AAPlay's COWBOY VS SAMURAI: Superb cast, lots of laughs and surprises! People, if you're in LA, check it out!" (original tweet) 

- @MichaelGolamco, Twitter

"I loved the show.  It was both funny and moving."

- Greg W., Facebook

"Congrats @aaplay! This is definitely a winner. #aaplaycvs" (original tweet)

- @jullylee, Twitter

"Love this play and you guys did a GREAT job with it!"

- Ken N., Facebook



Daniel Vincent Gordh and West Liang
in Cowboy Versus Samurai

"As an Asian American woman who married a Caucasian man, I can empathize w Veronica Lee. #AAPCvsS was great last night. @AAPlay" (original tweet) 

- @MarvelGee, Twitter

"A dream cast that seemed to perform together seamlessly."

- Rodney K., Facebook

"140 characters cannot properly convey how much I loved @AAPlay's production of Cowboy Vs Samurai. Hilarious and poignant. #AAPCvsS #SoGood" (original tweet)

- @bubblegirljulz, Twitter

"COWBOY VERSUS SAMURAI was excellent. Refreshing, funny, compelling, and relevant..."

- Charles K., Facebook

"#AAPCvsS was wonderful. The script is funny, and @thatjuliacho, @Danielvgordh, @FeoChin, & @west_liang were awesome. You should go see it!" (original tweet)

- @Ardentadmirer, Twitter

"RUN don't walk to @AAPlay prod @michaelgolamco's #CowboyvSamurai w/@thatjuliacho @Danielvgordh @FeoChin @west_liang" (original tweet)

- @TimothyTau, Twitter

"Loved #AACvsS !! Super well written and touching story!!! Thank you for the amazing night @AAPlay :)" (original tweet)

- @MAO0525, Twitter

"I really enjoyed tonight's preview. Congratulations and have a great opening!"

- Rona M., Facebook

 

Julia Cho and Feodor Chin in Cowboy Versus Samurai

Raves and Reviews for EDITH

Edith Can Shoot Things and Hit Them is the "warm, sweet-tempered sophomore effort from new collective Artists at Play" with moments that LA Weekly describes as "authentic and delightful."  The show "keeps its audience on the edge of their seats" and is considered "as rewarding a theatrical experience as any audience can hope for" (StageSceneLA.com).  "Part comedy and part drama," according to Asians on Film, "this wonderful play firmly grounds itself with real characters and real issues to effortlessly pull both heartstrings and laughs."

Audiences continue to rave about the show; below are some their responses. 

"Witnessed brilliance last night. Congratulations to the entire team behind [Edith Can Shoot Things and Hit Them]. Gorgeous and moving work. Go!"

"OMG!!! Love seeing this amazing new way to see how we form families with love & laughter... A MUST SEE!" 

"Brave, touching, hilarious. I loved this show and I think you will too. Go see it."

"...a play that must be seen. Kudos to cast and crew for the beautiful work, and to Artists at Play for producing this amazing piece. I'm gonna see it again next week!!!" 

"...a MUST SEE. I see a lot of theater and this was the best thing I've seen all year. Funny, compelling. See it!"

"It's a play that not only takes risks in all of the right ways, but proves that really fantastic theatre exists in Los Angeles."

"I am so happy I saw this tonight. I can't stop thinking about it. Everyone who has the opportunity should see it. It's really that good."



"Edith Can Shoot Things and Hit Them... really hit ME.  I was a freakin' mess by the end... Terrific production, terrific play, man, oh man."

"If you live in Los Angeles and feel like seeing some seriously EXCELLENT theatre, don't miss this show!"

"...a sensitive and funny play about adolescent love and family relationships... the awkwardness of first love, made even more difficult because it's a coming out and acknowledgment of their own orientation between two gay teenage boys."

"a wonderful production! Definitely a must see in my book! Brilliant and inspiring."

"A great play with wonderful performances!! Bravo."

"This was an extraordinary play that addresses current situations that were once kept 'secret.'" 

"I had the extreme pleasure of seeing [Edith Can Shoot Things and Hit Them] tonight. If you live near LA, I HIGHLY recommend. It's funny, moving, and important.

"Don't know what I was expecting - but the production far exceeded my expectations.  The acting was superb, and the subject matter so surprising yet thought provoking.  I was really impressed." 

"a beautifully written play that is perfectly acted and directed. It's going to stay with me for a long time."

"...a very moving piece with a very strong cast. Please don't miss this production."