BRILLIANT WRITING AND PERFORMANCE...
"Midnight Cowboy Radio is an uproarious piece, balancing razor sharp wit and heartfelt storytelling to create one of the most engaging one-person shows I’ve ever seen. This hilarious
satire of a conservative late-night radio talk show host faced with the inevitability of an unwanted pregnancy – and the flimsiness of her politics in the face of that fact – reveals something very
poignant about the human condition; that it does so while resonating deeply with the audience and capturing their sympathy is a testament to the brilliant writing and performance by Ally
Ibach. I couldn't recommend this show enough!"
– Natalie Thomas, NYC Director
Theatre for a New City
A MUST-SEE...
Midnight Cowboy Radio at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival is a dynamic, one-woman show set in Kentucky on Labour Day 2022. It plunges the audience into the world of a late-night radio presenter, well-known in her tight-knit, deeply religious community for her relentless positivity—a positivity that quickly reveals itself as dangerously toxic and deeply unsettling.
The use of props, such as a flag and cowboy adornments, and the recurring playing of “American Pie,” roots the performance firmly in a quintessentially Southern American context, adding to the authenticity of the setting. Ally Ibach’s expressive facial gestures and outstanding acting add layers of complexity to her character—one that is both funny and challenging. Her performance makes you laugh while simultaneously revealing the unsettling reality of her world.
Midnight Cowboy Radio is a must-see for its sharp critique of toxic positivity, internalised misogyny, and the dangerous denial of reality—all presented with a darkly comedic edge that resonates long after the show."
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OPPOSITES ATTRACT AT THE MINEOLA TWINS AT FELLS POINT CORNER THEATRE
"Ally Ibach as Myrna/Myra, The Mineola Twins themselves, is the definite standout in this production. Not only does she take on two very different characters who look alike and are actually very similar, once she hits the stage, she keeps going until the end. She has a very tight grasp on this material, her characters, and the dialogue, which she delivers naturally and with ease. The contrast between the two twins is clear and consistent and her confidence a gives her a strong stage presence making for a stellar performance, overall. She’s certainly one to watch in this production."
- Backstage Baltimore
‘THE MINEOLA TWINS’ BY FELLS POINT CORNER THEATRE
"Ally Ibach performs the dual roles of Myrna/Myra, doubtless expending as much energy racing through what seem like hundreds of costume changes as in her fine acting. The subtleties she delivers are lovely – one sister’s smile is reminiscent of Julianne Moore’s; the other’s of Marisa Tomei’s. That’s the kind of texture Ibach applies to what is, at times, a very broad comedy."
- Maryland Theatre Guide
Photography for The Mineola Twins by Shealyn Jae