Press

“RECOMMENDED – Alik furnishes a new perspective on one of the most famous events in American history . . .  smartly underscores [Lee Harvey] Oswald’s faults while providing insight into his mental instability as seen through the eyes of his wife, Marina .”

— Lara J. Altunian, Stage Raw LA

Lauren Fordinal and Justin Powell in Alik at Wende Museum of the Cold War. (Photo by Daniel Kane)

“Vera’s play is wonderful heightened reality, august in its flow, and breathes at times like Chekov . . . It is amazing in its simplicity and movement . . .  There is an extraordinary amount of work here . . . Run! Run! Run!  And bring a mysterious comrade!”

— Joe Straw, joestraw9

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“Vera has fashioned a compelling drama . . . opened at the exact moment in which the American public is once again obsessed with gun violence.”

— Bob Gelfand, CityWatch Los Angeles