Thirteen's Spring

An absolute MUST SEE this year at Fringe. In terms of writing quality, performance craft, and overall polish, I have no doubt "Thirteen's Spring" ranks at the top for this year's festival offerings. This story is artfully constructed and beautifully executed by four gorgeous MAC members. As an audience we felt it all: the clunky exuberance of youth, the elation of first love, and the heartbreak when it's suddenly, irrationally ripped away by a country turning against its own people. The audience was riveted from start to finish. It's just a shame there wasn't a second act. **New actors and/or predominantly film actors interested in the stylistic differences between screen and stage acting should definitely check this out. This piece is... full review

Fantastic... full review

Good solid performances that reflected the bittersweet episode right before Anne Frank goes into hiding. Knowing the backstory made the performances all the better as young hopes and dreams would not come to past. ... full review

Very creative and well-acted production... full review

Lovely and touching, Thirteen's Spring encapsulated the devastation of realizing that one cannot stay young and free forever, and in Anne Frank's case, give up her childhood. The acting by Nora King and Joseph Tanner Paul left me craving more of their warm partnership and impressed with their portraits of two young people discovering love and loss. The element of movement artistry was effective yet subtle, soft and at times erratic, representative of Anne's internal struggle as well as her feelings towards the world and Hello. Beautifully constructed and performed. ... full review

Really well done. The minimalist staging suited the story and everything came together well. Acting, direction, design, writing all top notch. ... full review

Very moving strong work here, highly recommend it!... full review