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Stalin’s Master Class – Reviews

Broadway World
INTELLECTUALLY DELICIOUS…  rich with striking, layered, fascinating performances… don’t miss this enthralling, darkly funny, thought-provoking drama… I find the Odyssey to be one of the most exciting places in LA.” — Amanda Callas, Broadway World

Stage Raw 
STAGE RAW TOP 10RECOMMENDED… [a] darkly comedic examination of the responsibility of the individual to the needs of the collective… [director Ron] Sossi and the cast ably convey the dilemma of how an artist, or anyone, survives a rigid regime and the censorship that ensues.” — Martín Hernández, Stage Raw

People’s World 
CONVINCING…. SURE-FOOTEDVIVID…. The acting is superb, and the absurdist Kafkaesque twists Pownall puts his characters through are the height of theater… the play should rate very high on any theatergoer’s list.” — Eric Gordon, People’s World

Glamgical 
AN ENTERTAINING SPECTACLE…  delves into the mind of one of the most enigmatic figures in the political scene of recent times…music and humor…  the music is fantastic and so is the scenic design.” — Joe Mosqueda, Glamgical

Hollywood Progressive and Free Press 
EXTREMELY TIMELY… skillfully etched performances… Venerable director Ron Sossi admirably helms his colorful cast… perfect for politically engaged theatergoers, as well as for spectators who enjoy gallows humor and watching high drama on the live stage.” — Ed Rampell, Hollywood Progressive and Free Press

Splash Magazines 
ENTERTAININGEVEN DOWNRIGHT NUTS… a thought-provoking look at the juxtaposition of life, art, and politics… [director Ron] Sossi is ably assisted by a superb ensemble cast.” — Elaine Mura, Splash Magazines

The Tvolution 
DELIVERS… Director Ron Sossi modulates, molds, magnifies, maps and manifests every moment like a true maestro.” — Ernest Kearney, The Tvolution