ARTICLES & REVIEWS

Mad Cowgirl: Filmthreat Review

Gregory Hatanaka's "Mad CowGirl" represents the most visceral and explosive cinematic mind fuck since Stanley Kubrick tossed Keir Dullea into the psychedelic vortex. Rarley has an experimental film come along like "Mad Cowgirl" that can take reckless and daring risks and earn a payback on it's artistic gambling with a tenfold return. Theatres showing "Mad Cowgirl" should install seatbelts, because audiences are in for the ultimate wild ride. The experimentalism recalls the glory of of Resnais and Godard, and actually goes beyond film making into provocation. "Mad Cowgirl" will force will force its audience to think about, dissect and debate its content. It is a rare film that stimulates the brain cells to wake up and flex. It is an triumph of avant guard cinema and a true work of cinematic art.

GREEK: Powerhouse Theatre August 2004. Dir Marcus Graham

Gold medals to Marcus Graham’s trainees as they leap olympically to the challenge of Berkoff’s off the wall characters, Tania Heywood, Jaason Simmons, Emma Skelton and Natasha Yantch.

Underlying berkoffs unique and scratching political agenda and rap, song and fight routines of his heightened text is the ancient oedipus story.

Greek’s revelence is undeniable, given the corruption of the 21st century. Theatre like this doesn’t come to Brisbane once a week. We are lucky if it comes once a year. Dont miss it. -- TIME OFF

The end of The Sentence: Finborough Theatre London 2003

...Jaason Simmons gives the criminal an intensity, approaching madness along with an unctuous charm that fascinates the audience as well as the other characters -- THE STAGE, July 24, 2003

...Sergei is an unexpected, engaging and finally drawn character who likes to mess with his victims minds. He is played to the hilt by Jaason simmons, who easily combines a graceful charm with the ruthlessness of a serial killer -- THEATRE WORLD, August 2003

...compelling...the air bristles with sexual tension -- TIME OUT

The mystery and intrigue of Freesons script is gripping...strong performances. Jaason Simmons exudes sinister charm. -- WHAT'S ON