EW reviews the new play at the Pasadena Playhouse.

Jeff Lorch

Kellett writes with her usual blend of humor, cultural specificity, and acknowledgment of real-world issues.

Who has the right to call themselves Mexican?

One of the Good Ones

The cast of ‘One of the Good Ones’.Jeff Lorch

But Kellett tries to fit an entire seasons worth of a sitcom’s plot in 90 minutes.

Still, thats not to say thatOne of the Good Onesisnt a hell of a lot of fun.

The play is anchored by four strong performances from its cast.

One of the Good Ones

Isabella Gomez and Lana Parrilla in ‘One of the Good Ones’.Jeff Lorch

However, Gomez is sometimes guilty of telegraphing a moment, rather than feeling entirely natural in her choices.

His sense of comedic timing is pitch perfect.

One of the Good Ones

The cast of ‘One of the Good Ones’.Jeff Lorch