“Perfect title, performance, direction, with Jeff Gardner’s sound effects creating the feeling of locations as Pam describes them...”
By Shari BarrettJul 15, 2026Full Review
PLAYREGIONALCLOSED
Painted Ponies
Ruskin Group Theatre, Santa Monica, CA
Opened Jun 29, 2026 · Closed Jul 19, 2026 · Ran for 1 month
Regional production: tracked as a buzzy, well-reviewed show that could transfer to Broadway.
1 Rave
2 Positive
Critics' Take
Rachel Sorsa delivers a tour-de-force performance in this powerful but bleak solo drama about a mother haunted by past trauma. Critics recommend McRae's world premiere for Sorsa's extraordinary star turn.
This show has closed. Tickets are no longer available.
Critic Scorecard
3 reviews1 Rave
2 Positive
Weighted by outlet tier · Counts
- Tier 1: 100%
- Tier 2: 75%
- Tier 3: 40%
- Tier 4: 20%
“Honed by Elina de Santos's direction, Sorsa delivers a nuanced take on a woman whose psychic punishment is delivered not only by society but also by herself.”
By Martín HernándezJun 29, 2026Full Review
“Seeing Rachel Sorsa command the stage as few can makes the gut-wrenching seventy-five minutes you’ll spend with Pam quite memorable indeed.”
StageSceneLA StaffJun 29, 2026Full Review
