Press and Playwright Highlights

The Elaborate Entrance of Chad Deity
by Kristoffer Diaz, directed by Jeremy Aluma
3.5 STARS “The Elaborate Entrance of Chad Deity shows exquisite staying power.” – Chicago Tribune
“Aluma’s production is, quite simply, all-inclusive & terrifically breathtaking.” – Chicago Theatre Review
“Aluma’s direction sizzles and his cast of actor/wrestlers are all outstanding.” – Third Coast Review
“Director Jeremy Aluma clearly understands the textures of Diaz’s script” – Chicago Stage Standard
“Director Jeremy Aluma knows the work inside and out” – Chicago Theater Beat
“a marvelous production under Jeremy Aluma’s direction.” – WDCB, The Arts Section
“taut direction by Jeremy Aluma” – Splash Magazine

Lunatics & Actors
by David Bridel, directed by Jeremy Aluma
“Under Jeremy Aluma’s finely tuned direction” – LA Times
“Under Aluma’s fluid direction” – Stage Raw TOP TEN & RECOMMENDED
“Director Jeremy Aluma shows what a master can do” – Theatre Ghost
“Under the direction of Master Clown Jeremy Aluma” – Stage Happenings
“only clowns in Aluma’s pack could pull off” – Signal Tribune
“Aluma has performed a yeoman’s job” – Edge Media Network
“ under the astute direction of Jeremy Aluma” – Theatre Notes
“Aluma smoothly directs” – Broadway World
“cleverly directed” – Discover Hollywood

Four Clowns
conceived and directed by Jeremy Aluma
“Jeremy Aluma, the budding genius” – Stage & Cinema
“weird and wonderful, daring and energetic” – Huffington Post
“fan favorite” – LA Times
“Aluma … his cast is gifted” GO! – LA Weekly
“expertly crafted and directed by Jeremy Aluma” – LA Theatre Review
“Jeremy Aluma’s direction, to say the least, is nothing short of brilliant, like the piece itself.” – Broadway World
“the best clowns I have seen” – Stage Happenings
“the best show I’ve seen potentially ever” – Minnesota Public Radio
“standout director Jeremy Aluma” – NY Theatre Now
“the art and magic of Jeremy Aluma” – Long Beach Acting Examiner
“sublimely ridiculous and moving show” – Theatre is Easy
“Jeremy Aluma’s fantastic Four Clowns is rowdy, irreverent, totally inappropriate, slightly dangerous, and very funny.” – San Francisco Guardian

Hamlet
by William Shakespeare, directed by Jeremy Aluma
“Under Jeremy Aluma’s stalwart direction” – Show Mag
“Aluma has deftly infused his magic directing” – Broadway World
“Aluma’s production, confident and competent” – Stage Happenings
“well performed and thoroughly engaging” – Orange Curtain Review
“depth of talent on display” – Colorado Boulevard

Four Clowns: Romeo & Juliet
by William Shakespeare, adapted & directed by Jeremy Aluma
“laugh-out-loud performance” – LA Times
“Jeremy Aluma’s brilliant, fierce and visceral comedy” – Random Lengths
“director Jeremy Aluma orchestrates with perfect comedic timing.” – LAist
“On their way to worldwide success” – Stage Scene LA
“One of the best shows at this year’s Hollywood Fringe” – Turnstyle
“Their clowning was masterful and extremely clever.” – Stage Happenings
“It’s no wonder this quartet lead by Director Jeremy Aluma swept the 2011 Hollywood Fringe Awards.” – LA Theatre Review

Last Days of Judas Iscariot
by Stephen Adly Guirgis, directed by Jeremy Aluma
“full of heart, thought, and raucous vigor. I think Jesus would be proud.” – Playwright, Stephen Adly Guirgis
“I’ve already stated that I think Jeremy Aluma is a talented director, but it bears stating again.” – LA Theatre Review
“director Jeremy Aluma has given it a terrific production, with a huge and sterling cast” – LA Weekly
“Director Jeremy Aluma’s rendition benefits from striking visual imagery and several outstanding performances.” – Backstage
“The 23-person cast all performs exceptionally well.” – Campus Circle
“Aluma has directed an amazing and talented cast.” – Santa Monica Mirror
“Aluma’s rendition is a highly impressive performance.” – Daily 49er
“a wonderful treatment in the version directed by Jeremy Aluma” – Random Lengths
“The actors are exceptional throughout the production.” – Los Angeles Loyolan

Ubu The Sh*t
by Alfred Jarry, adapted and directed by Jeremy Aluma
“an incredibly unique theatrical experience” – Neon Tommy
“an energy that was impossible to ignore” –LB Post
“Aluma’s adaptation adroitly captures” – Grunion Gazette
“both shocking and hilarious” – Review Plays
“a lively and entertaining evening” – Random Lengths
“This play is a must see” – Daily 49er

In Arabia We’d All Be Kings
by Stephen Adly Guirgis, directed by Jeremy Aluma
“Alive Theatre is a young, dynamic, multi-cultural company producing vibrant work on a shoe string. They are straight up ‘of the people, for the people.’ Strength, commitment, talent, and heart abound!” – Playwright, Stephen Adly Guirgis
“Director Jeremy Aluma expertly puts his large cast through their paces” – LA Weekly
“Expert directorial choices” – District Weekly
“Kudos to everyone involved — especially director Jeremy Aluma” – Grunion Gazette
“so flawless that you can’t imagine the thing being produced again by any other company.” – What The Butler Saw

Theatre in the Dark
by Jeremy Aluma and Odyssey Ensemble, directed by Jeremy Aluma
“Stand-out pieces include … ‘Prehistoric Hunt’ (directed by Jeremy Aluma).” – Life in LA
“seamless staging…cheerfully experimental” – LA Times
“a powerful play” – Culver City News
“fun, unique experience and a once-in-a-lifetime chance” – Topanga Messenger
“Your mind and emotions are on a little roller coaster ride.” – Los Angeles Post
“artfully manipulate all the senses within the live performance” – LA Weekly
“spooky, experimental and heartfelt” – Total Theater
“The cast were magnificent” – Playwriting in the City
“inventive evening” – Frontiers LA
“superb storytellers” – Broadway World

Crumble (Lay Me Down, Justin Timberlake)
by Sheila Callaghan, directed by Jeremy Aluma
“Five words to describe Sacred Fools’ production of my play Crumble: passionate, raw, playful and totally unsettling.” – Playwright, Sheila Callaghan
“Jeremy Aluma should be commended for his eloquent work.” – Huffington Post
“deft physicality that is director Aluma’s trademark.” – Turnstyle
“Director Jeremy Aluma sets Crumble ablaze” – Burbank N Beyond
“The cast, under Aluma’s masterful direction, is riveting” – Santa Monica Mirror
“under Jeremy Aluma’s imaginative direction” – Stage Scene LA
“Everyone here put in a great show, from directing to acting” – LA Theatre Review
“diverse acting skills and presence on stage” – Daily 49er

Ubu The Shit
by Alfred Jarry, adapted & directed by Jeremy Aluma
“intrepid and brashly idealistic young artist Jeremy Aluma, who has commandeered a talented troupe to bring his delightfully skewed vision of the overlooked classic crashing into glorious new life.”  CRITIC’S PICK –  Backstage
“Pay close attention to Aluma’s ability to preserve a fine balance between the absurd and the juvenile.” –  Grunion Gazette
“director Jeremy Aluma’s energetic production crackles with stylized movement” – LA Weekly

Beyond Dark
by Jeremy Aluma and Odyssey Ensemble, directed by Jeremy Aluma
“an unforgettable experience” – Campus Circle
“an exquisite experience of emotions and senses” – Actors Entertainment
“Another effective company-created piece, this one composed purely of sounds, is ‘Prehistoric Hunt,’ directed by Jeremy Aluma.” – Backstage

The Adventure Play
by Anthony Cretara & Jasper Oliver, directed by Jeremy Aluma
“A nifty sliver of theatrical invention by director Jeremy Aluma” GO! – LA Weekly
“tremendous joy to be found”  – District Weekly
“It’s absurd and very funny.” – What The Butler Saw
“Director Jeremy Aluma perfectly mixes different styles that manage to elevate the work far beyond the usual.” – Union Weekly

What Can We?
by Craig Abernethy, directed by Jeremy Aluma
“launched into Aluma’s fabulously physical style of theatre” – Long Beach Acting Examiner
“You will not be disappointed!” – Hello Long Beach
“A great way to begin the evening, it comes across as ‘The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock’ on Red Bull.” – The Huffington Post

Actor’s Nightmare
by Christopher Durang, directed by Jeremy Aluma
“Director Jeremy Aluma is to be praised for eliciting strong performances from all of his actors.” – Palisadian Post
“ensemble efforts excel … miraculously in synch” – Huffington Post
“good for many laughs” – Santa Monica Mirror
“soars to its absurd but very funny climax” –  Random Lengths

Sister Mary Ignatius
by Christopher Durang, directed by Jeremy Aluma
“director Jeremy Aluma’s intermittently droll and ultimately workmanlike production” – LA Weekly
“perfect comedic timing that had the audience laughing the entire time” – Santa Monica Corsair
“Director Jeremy Aluma presents a bodacious one-act” – Campus Circle

Jonah
by David Bridel, directed by Jeremy Aluma and David Bridel
“a psychedelic odyssey” – Night-Tinted Glasses
“full of adventure, song, dance and magic” – LA Art Examiner
“The humor is edgy, dark” – Jewish Journal
“food for thought as well as laughter” – Random Lengths

Pinocchio
by Greg Banks, directed by Jeremy Aluma
“Wonderfully creative and imaginative” – Geek Authority
“Incredibly interactive” – Orange Curtain Review
“Incredible” – Bitter Lemons

Cabaret: Rock The Boat
by Buddy Mackinder, directed by Jeremy Aluma
“Saturday Night Live greatness” – Beachcomber
“Aluma wants to rescue and resuscitate (he does, gloriously) the vaunted variety show” – Grunion Gazette
“there are scenes, songs and chorales that bring on goosebumps, they’re so tightly choreographed and beautifully sung.” – LA Weekly

The Post Office
by Natalie Camunas, directed by Jeremy Aluma
“beautiful and simple, startling and so effective” – Playwright, Natalie Camunas
“heartwarming and emotionally touching, well directed” – Broadway World

Sublimity
by David Bridel, directed by Jeremy Aluma and David Bridel
“startlingly strong” – Stage Happenings

Henry’s Potato
by Zach Steel and Adam Carpenter, directed by Jeremy Aluma
“Aluma is a joy to work with, filled with inspiration and a keen wit. He can pinpoint precisely what a piece needs and deliver just that.” – Playwright, Zach Steel

Miscellaneous
“Alive Theatre – helmed by the perpetual smiler Jeremy Aluma.” – District Weekly
“Alive Theatre, founded by Danielle Dauphinee and Jeremy Aluma, has the potential to be Long Beach’s Steppenwolf.” – Beachcomber