THE BITTER HERBS
" These anecdotes combine humor with darkness, comedy with tragedy, which is essentially what life really is all about. These plays are sure to resonate with all audiences. Let all who are hungry for laughter come and enjoy “The Bitter Herbs.”
Campus CIrcle
"Mark Troy has an easy way with words...(this) diverting work concerns heightened situations that any might encounter. The whole evening is a giggle, well-rendered...if it won't make you think, it will make you laugh...and you don't have to be Jewish."
Backstage West
"(An) imaginative collection of short pieces...high marks for Troy for making his sharp, witty subject approachable for all audiences. It's refreshing and clever."
Burbank Leader
PAGING DR. CHUTZPAH
"The Doctor is in... stitches... A saucy boulevard romp. A lewd and lunatic study (that) kicks the Catskills style into a place somewhere between Woody Allen and Hooter. Troy has a talent for outsized patter, and he certainly layers on the situational dynamics."
Los Angeles Times
"Playwright Mark Troy's comedy is a romp that rolls by... you're in for a wacky night."
LA Weekly
"A high-volatge comedic romp that delivers just the kind of comic relief you need... a tight script... a whole carnival of fun."
The Tolucan Times
"Outrageous and often hillarious"
LA Stage Scene
"A good Woody Allen comedy" Studio City Sun
Jewish Journal and LA Weekly PICK OF THE WEEK!
TSURIS
"Genuinely funny lines" Burbank Leader
"A madcap comedy in the making!" LA Weekly
"Comic tribulations aplenty... over-the-top orgy of Borscht-Belt-flavored slapstick."
IN Magazine Los Angeles
"Jewish parents can typically be amusing in themselves... so why not write a funny play about them. Mark Troy has!" CampusCircle.net
"Actors really cook... serve up some tasty zingers." IN Magazine Los Angeles
THE PLOT
“Terrific moments… laughs to be had.“ Backstage
AGGRAVATION& INFATUATION
“Aggravation & Infatuation” has all the droll Jewish Humour of a Woody Allen Script” Sunshine Coast Daily (Australia)
“They worked because of the madcap one-liners and the inherent situation of each play.” Sunshine Coast Daily (Australia)
“The two plays have marvelous moments… which signals success!” Saturday edition (Australia)THE SECRET NYMPH OF NEW HYDE PARK
“Some great one-liners and zingers.” Reviewplays.com
“Hilarious!” Hollyweird.com
“Witty” Entertainment Today
“A star-spangled look at the seamy-side of political life.” Tolucan Times
“The laughs just kept on coming.” Hollyweird.com
“Hurry up… you’ll have a fun night.” Reviewplays.com
“’The Secret Nymph’ is a wild and woolly romp… go along with a gag, a giggle or a guffaw (in this) zany sex farce and savvy political satire whipped together into a froth of frenzied absurdity.” Drama-Logue
“Mark Troy’s ‘The Secret Nymph of New Hyde Park’ performs a timely… silly spin… the writing is witty.” Backstage West
“This is entertainment.!” Reviewplays.com
“(A) serious, accurate look at the American political landscape today…. Some of the best lines that (keep) the crowd laughing.” Reviewplays.com
“Don’t miss it!” Hollyweird.com
“Outrageous characters…” Backstage West
“MarkTroy’s ribald political/bedroom farce has some howlingly funny dialogue.” LA Weekly
“’Secret Nymph’” is quite a bit of fun.” LA Weekly
“(A) darkly comic commentary on politics…” LA Weekly
“Troy has quite the ear for one-liners.” LA Weekly
“(Troy’s) snippets of political-speech parodies are hilarious.” LA Weekly
“A cast of oddballs (going) through a frenetic journey of non-stop action.” NoHo News
“This farce… comes into full circle…” NoHo News
“Troy’s script has… clever bits… frenetic energy.” LA Times
BELLADONNAS OF THE COURT
“Mark M. Troy’s ‘Belladonnas of the court” is a heart-warming affirmation.” Drama-Logue
“Belladonnas of the Court is a bright, inventive script.” The Daily News
“Bizzare characters out of the Hollywood Novel “The Day of the Locust.” LA Times
“Whimsical ‘Belladonnas’ (is) uniquely entertaining! 3 ˝ STARS” The Daily News
“’Belladonnas’ is Great!” The Jewish Press
“It is both amusing and heartwarming.” The Jewish Press
“A serious madcap comedy.” LA Times
“You will recognize every character as someone you know.” The Jewish Press
“Comic Book People who come to life.” The Tolucan Press
“’Belladonnas of the Court’ is a very funny play.” The Tolucan Press
“Mark M Troy’s modernistic reflections on gentrification in LA’s Fairfax District commands respect with Ionesco style banter…. (it’s) refreshing.” LA Weekly
“The entire play is delightfully cartoonish.” The Tolucan Press
DESPERATION
“Comic and sadly poignant.” Village View
“’Desperation’ is Troy’s cleverness transcending mere idea making for a strong well-written developed work.” LA Reader
“’Desperation’ displays a remarkable adroit use of language and characterization in the ingenious exploration of male/female relationships. “ Village View
OTHER PLAYS
“’The Nudniks’ moves along with steady paced speed that calls to mind the madcap madness of the classic 1940’s hit “You Can’t Take It With You”. A rollicking comedy farce!” The Philadelphia Inquirer
“’Falling on Good Times’ delivers serious blows against corruption in society…. Filling the play with screwball concoctions and contemporary characters.” LA Weekly
“’Barry Moses’ Bar Mitzvah’ is an evening of good-natured fun.” Pasadena Star-News
“’Barry Moses’ is one of those feel good times at the theater.” Beverly Hills Post
“With ‘Barry Moses’ Bar Mitzvah’, audiences haven’t been so entertained since “Tony & Tina’s Wedding’.” Drama-Logue
“Mark Troy’s ‘Magical Travelling Medical Millennium Tour’ featuring an all-star cast took the Ottawa Congress Centre by storm! International audiences were wowed!” Medical Times
“’Family Calamity’ is zany, mad-cap, and right-on!” Drama-Logue
“’Seaview Avenue La Difference’ is wackiness, hit-over-the-head amusement.” Drama-Logue
