Praise for Out Of Hand
National
“Out Of Hand Theater succeeds in their desire to
create an original theatrical experience to
reach
a new generation of theatre goers.”
-TheatreForum, Jun. 2007
“Everyone knows that theaters hunt for young
auds—those mystical ticket buyers under 30—
like
the Holy Grail. But for a handful of houses… the
search never started. Groups like Atlanta’s
Out of
Hand, Berkeley, Calif.’s Impact Theater and
Phoenix’s Stray Cat have always focused
their
missions on young people. All three draw the bulk
of their crowds—70% or higher—
from the
under-30 set.”
-Variety Magazine, Sept. 2006
“Smart, offbeat, in-your-face Out of Hand Theater
is one of the only truly actor-driven companies
in greater Atlanta, stressing physicality,
ensemble work, and audience involvement.”
-Back Stage, Apr. 2006
“Out of Hand Theater, an Atlanta troupe, takes on
the FringeNYC festival and infuses the usual stoic
NYC crowd with heart and humor; a true commitment
to their material, and honest direct eye
contact make this interactive show
a treat to see.”
-nytheatre.com, Aug. 2005
“Hip, Hot and on the Verge… [one of] a dozen
young American companies you need to
know.”
-American Theatre Magazine, Dec. 2004
“While it may have its origins in improvisation, the
performance is intensely detailed, disciplined and
each tiny moment is crafted with precision.”
-Theater Journal, Oct. 2003
Regional
“The performance style of the body-slamming,
hard-to-embarrass young actors will amuse anyone
who’s ever laughed at a Will Ferrell or
Jack Black movie.”
-Creative Loafing, Nov. 2006
“Irresistible...a highly imaginative treat!”
-The Sunday Paper, Apr. 2006
“Like a sharp slap in the face, “Miss Julie” will take
your breath away.”
-AJC, May 2005
“Help! captures the details of self-help presentations
with hilarious accuracy... Think of Help! as
the equivalent of kindergarten fun and games
designed for grown-ups.”
-Creative Loafing, Jun. 2004
“Out of Hand is one of Atlanta’s cooler theater
companies. It takes chances. It breaks rules. It
chases adventure.”
-AJC, Oct. 2003