The standout here is Rebecca Ballinger. Her portrayal isn’t just laugh-out-loud engaging, but it also adds layers to this genre-bending production that would be sorely missed.
The Moors, MD Theatre Guide
From subtle realism to scintillating farce, Ballinger crafts performances with exceptional detail and confidence.
UnProfessional Opinion
Ballinger’s comedic performance brought the audience to hysterics, hanging from her every word, unsure of what she would say or do next.
POTUS, MD Theatre Guide
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Solas Nua + Murmuration
Last fall, I stepped into the U.S. premiere of this romance, created by Irish theatre company Murmuration, that experiments with an intimate audio format. DC Theater Arts said, "Adding to this intimacy, the actors’ physical presence — their movements around the room, a passing glance, or shared eye contact — invites us deeper into their world."
POTUS; Or Behind Every Great Dumbass Are Seven Women Trying to Keep Him Alive
NextStop Theatre
I spent election season playing Stephanie, the manic presidential secretary, in this all-female farce. MD Theatre Guide said, "Performing in a role that was made famous by SNL’s Rachel Dratch can be an intimidating feat, however, Ballinger made it her own and we are all the better for it."
THE MOORS
Faction of Fools
Last summer, I was part of the regional premiere of this STUNNING show. UnProfessional Opinion said, "[Ballinger's] physical and vocal characterization for the maid(s) left me in fits of laughter — her grumpy and piercingly nasal “Yes, ma’am” and the sagging heaviness of her posture made for a mesmerizingly animated performance."