I'm very impressed with the skill of playwright and director David McElwee. His debut of Rory and the Devil revealed a gift for writing and command of language. To present the 1970s political turmoil of Northern Ireland in all its complexities within a compelling and personable story is not easy yet he succeeded beautifully.... full review

Powerful performances. Needed content warnings for abuse and mental illness.... full review

This show was unpredictable and intriguing! I LOVED the cookies...a great reason to come back. The plot twists on a timely yet timeless topic of seduction and manipulation were so funny! Maitlyn Pezzo is an extremely talented actress and she plays this role well.... full review

Fun characters in a simple story allows it to be about them and not the plot. Enough heart to make us care, but not so much that we lose the comedy. Some of the best fight choreography I've ever seen on stage. ... full review

Normally not a fan of 1-person shows, I am thrilled I made a concession for this. It is hysterical, incredibly dark, authoritative and hypnotic. ... full review

Funny,Intelligent,Engaging. Well written Well directed ... full review

I saw this production in February at LACC and was blown away. I had already seen a different production of Start Swimming which I thought was very good and the bar was set high. This production is out of this world. I can’t wait to see it again! If you only see one play at Fringe it must be Start Swimming. You won’t regret it!" sweet... full review

Over the years at Fringe, I’ve seen numerous shows dealing with Trump. These have ranged from the totally warped Zombie Clown Trump, the Star-Trek mashup Trump in Space, and the quite good The Dangerous Cures of Dr. B, which uses the demagogue John Brinkley as an analogue for the pedagogy of Donald Trump. The 2nd Annual Trump Family Special does a great job of skewering the first family, their foibles and personalities, and how Trump relates to them. But does it make a strong cases or have a deep... full review

etting back to She Kills Monsters: We just loved the story of She Kills Monsters, and the message it sends on female empowerment and the positive aspects of role playing games. I never got into RPGs for the same reason that I’m a professional audience, and not either on stage or writing the stories: I can’t inhabit characters, or imagine their stories. But I know D&D players well; I knew folks who were deep in that community when I was in the UCLA Computer Club in the late 1970s. This captured th... full review

An alternately gripping, desolate, and funny look at the life cycle of a New York relationship, brought to life by three notably talented dramatic actors.... full review

This little gem had me and the audience laughing out loud for much of the show and that is a tribute to the fine ensemble as well as to the writing. At times the ghost of Kurt Vonnegut came to my mind, he doesn't appear in the play, but his spirit speaks to the existential kind of amusing musings he did so well. I look forward to this rookie playwrights next venture. ... full review

This show is very honest about how it’s like to live in LA. Overall a very personal and sweet performance. ... full review

A sweet inspiring funny collection of the casts experiences in LA. Relatable, truthful and down to earth. ... full review

Fantastic as always! There's so much to unpack that I might have to watch it a third time. It's a quest for a grail like none other, and it's just the kind of quest I'm looking for. I love how they convey so much information about desires, goals, relationships, politics etc.. and they do so by not only using language, but song, dance, gestures, rhythm and more. Never a dull moment, and packed with wonderful messages. This will probably be one of the best shows I'll see at Fringe. Lots of talent... full review

Hell’s Finest was all over the map, changing tone and content and even genre with hairpin turns. Sometimes genuinely funny, sometimes genuinely disturbing - and once genuinely terrifying. And I still don’t know what to make of it. In other words, it just might be the perfect Fringe show. Evil mastermind Ashlynn Judy has brought to The Complex a complex immersive experience where it’s hard to know when to laugh or when to be shocked - or when to try both. The audience can’t even catch their br... full review

I was very entertained by this production. The complexities and nuances were very thought provoking and entetaining. As someone who battles with depression and anxiety, this production spoke to me. The mix of physical and verbal gymnastics is quite entertaining and I was entirely engaged with everyone, trying to make sense of this complex puzzle written well by Ian Kaye. ... full review

Riveting, raw, real & a riot Crack Whore, Bulimic, Girl Next Door opts for an anesthetic of darkest humour drawing you into a complex and beautiful story of healing and self-love. I have never seen a dark story end with such beautiful hope, handled with grace & dignity. If you're a woman (or know one) who has been through the dark, this is the beautiful medicine you need this Fringe Season.... full review

Journey had me from the start, pulling me into an intimate world. Human, heart felt, and laugh out loud funny. The clever writing allows us a rare peak into a very personal relationship. See this show !... full review

Marianne Simon lost her husband 2 years ago very suddenly and she wrote this piece to give voice to some of what one goes through after suffering such a devastating loss. Her performance was heart-breaking and yet filled with love and humor….genuine and real….we join in bearing witness to each character she portrays in the Widows Anonymous group as they put words to their pain while being raw and real and yet finding moments to smile and laugh. Marianne has a unique ability to weave the ache in ... full review

Funny, smart, and surprisingly moving story of the intertwining complexities of love and sex in our modern age. Dan Perry's sharp, insightful, touching and hilarious writing gives the cast a lot to work with, and they don't disappoint, delivering exciting and relatable performances that kept the audience riveted. The hour flew by! Go see it you will not be disappointed.... full review