AUDIENCE CHOICE AWARD – FRIGID FESTIVAL, NYC
BEST OF THE FRINGE - TORONTO
The Critics and Rabbi's agree:
"Like the very best preachers Tracey Erin Smith...doesn’t actually preach to her congregation. Instead the exuberant and passionate Smith actively listens to her audience, connecting, engaging and adjusting as she segues effortlessly from embodying the uptight Barbara to becoming a variety of diverse characters. “The Burning Bush!” is one hell of an act of salvation."
TheaterOnLine.com, NYC
"The Burning Bush is one divine comedy."
Eye Magazine
"....a terrific production. Smith is a vibrant and engaging young woman. She is clever and spirited, and a brilliant essayist. How she builds her premise that features a dropout from rabbinical school who finds her metier teaching the mysteries of Kabala to striptease artists is an absolute delight. The host of characters for which Smith skillfully voices are a wonderfully wacky group if ever there was one."
-CLASSICAL 96.3FM, PAULA CITRON
"Smith's 60 minute exploration of faith, humanity, and love deserves a broad congregation."
- BACKSTAGE MAGAZINE, NYC
“A uniquely fun night at the theatre. Two in the Bush! is a sincere piece of theatre that is at once funny and moving — with a fantastic energy and a real message of hope and love.
Go check out Two in the bush!”
-NYTHEATRE, NYC
“A definite must see.”
- Eye magazine
“The Burning Bush! is a total crowd-pleaser. Theatergoers (and deep-pocketed commercial producers) should check it out while they still have the chance”.
- NEW YORK THEATRE.com – Winner of the Audience Choice Award Frigid Festival
“Tracey Erin Smith is a consummate entertainer who combines Madonna music, pole-dancing and Star of David Go-Go boots to reveal that the fine line between the striptease and the religious experience is not only hilarious – it’s a revelation.”
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- EYE WEEKLY
“Tracey Erin Smith has the art of entertainment refined to the point of hypnotism. The play comes together as a dazzling spectacle…Smith gives the impression that something divine
is indeed being communicated through her.”
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- EYE WEEKLY
"What a fantastic journey!! A powerful, transformative exploration of the many faces of God. Brilliantly funny and provocative. Touching on core issues of God, spirituality, femininity, and sexuality 'The Burning Bush!' is an unforgettable story that liberates."
- RABBI DAVID A. INGBER, NYC
“Hilarious and high spirited!”
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- EDMONTON JOURNAL
“Smith captivates the audience…An exceptional talent…commanding.”
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- EDMONTON SUN
“Tracey Erin Smith’s lean script and flawless portrayal of a conflicted spiritual leader/amateur stripper will leave you emotionally naked, pensive and a little turned on.
- VUE WEEKLY
