junk productions,2008.
the nothing boys.
a play by Greg Siff.
directed by Rick Sparks.
"Greg Siff’s frankly autobiographical play blends nostalgia and disillusion in a sweetly touching tale based on his high school experiences...it’s inventive and funny..."-Neal Weaver LA WEEKLY
“The Nothing Boys had a very significant and uplifting message and was executed so well that it simply must be in your list of must see performances.” - Alice Hunter LA SPLASH
"...an entertaining and thought-provoking play...Siff's highly personal work explores timely and intriguing issues, and his courageous foray into critical self-reflection has a poignant ring of truth...Tracy offers excellent support, serving as a catalyst to the play's climactic developments...Weissbrod skillfully delineates Marshall's diverse traits...Siff creates an empathetic and likable character, radiating easygoing charm and wit." - Les Spindle BACKSTAGE
"The Nothing Boys is a personal journey everyone can relate to...Award winning director...Rick Sparks graciously captures Siff’s semi-autobiographic story with ease. Siff’s writing is both easy to listen to and natural to follow. In turn, Sparks lets the natural flow of the dialogue follow the boys...within the text of this returning home story is a poignant lesson...Jeremy Pivnick’s lighting sets each scene with perfection." Conrad Angel Corral NOW CASTING-ACTORS INK
"This is a very good play. The dialogue is rock solid. Written and performed (in part) by Greg Siff, it is punctuated with a rolling rhythm usually stopped cold with the perfect non sequitur delivered with energizing nervousness from Jason Weissbrod as Marshall. In just a few minutes, these two actors had the audience wrapped up in their awkward guttural self reflections, guised as a nostalgic look back...it left me wanting more. The two leads had me engaged on intellectual, entertainment and emotional levels."- Ross Anthony Hollywood Report Card
“the nothing boys” was one of the better plays I’ve seen this year. It was both thoroughly enjoyable and genuinely well written, reaching out to audiences of all generations. Whether you’ve attended many high school reunions or haven’t had one yet, writer Greg Siff’s recollection of his is enough to keep you very much amused. This quirky performance was almost perfectly executed and for that, “the nothing boys” deserves a glowing review.” - Alice Hunter LA SPLASH
"BEST BET!" - Plays411.com
"...Special and hilarious moments to be sure...Under the razor-sharp instincts and well-executed direction of the highly-respected Rick Sparks, a trio of worthy performances emerge...Excellent Work by Mark Christopher Tracy as Marty, the peppy school guidance counselor."- Pat Taylor TOLUCAN TIMES
"One will get more than "nothing" from these boys!"- Rich Borowy ACCESSIBLY LIVE
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