Dandy Darkly's All Aboard!

bob leggett · June 24, 2019 certified reviewer
Pure storytellers are a rare breed, and Dandy Darkly is one of the best, reminiscent of one of my favorites from the Renaissance Faire, the late Mark Lewis.  He has won countless awards from fringes worldwide, and he showed why during this non-stop southern gothic tale.  He controlled the audience from start to finish, keeping them engaged and entranced in every word he spoke.  This show was truly a treat.... full review

Not Here Right Now

lauren kim · June 24, 2019 certified reviewer
I was very impressed by the show. I went with a couple of friends who were skeptical about a one man show but we were all laughing out loud the entire time!... full review

How I Became A Superhero

scott langer · June 24, 2019 certified reviewer
Self-aware and hilarious, with a big heart. Daly is painfully aware of the over-saturation of super hero films, the cliches and tropes, and the classic journey of our hero. He takes this self-awareness and creates an insanely funny send-up of this tired genre.... full review

Anna St. Hesia Dreams

raymond-kym suttle · June 24, 2019 certified reviewer
For me this was a niche-market play - because of the fantasy element of it - and I think a lot of people may not have come to see it simply because they really didn't know what it was going to be about, which is a pity because it was well-worth seeing. I enjoyed it thoroughly - great writing and superb acting. ... full review

Public Domain: The Musical

mimi kmet · June 24, 2019 certified reviewer
Very funny and entertaining! Clever songs and jokes based mostly on fictional stories and characters. A great variety show that packs a lot -- musical numbers, comedy and Sesame-Street-style puppetry -- into a half-hour.... full review

In Conclusion:

neal honda · June 24, 2019 certified reviewer
A fantastical, thought-provoking piece. An exploration of some of the harder questions we sometimes choose to ignore concerning the American justice system. The play bobs and weaves between strikingly theatrical movement, and then gorgeously written dialogue. A treat for any theatre lovers out there.... full review

Transference

jeff ahern · June 24, 2019 certified reviewer
What a great show! My favorite show I've seen so far at fringe. Smart, clever, witty, well acted, delightful, funny. So good! Highly recommended! Bravo! Go see it if it's not sold out.... full review

Sunbathe in Darkness

adair tishler · June 24, 2019 certified reviewer
I expected this show to be a ridiculous romp, and while it delivered on that expectation, it also showed a softer, genuine side that was unexpected and heartwarming. It caters to a kind of niche audience, but works very well for those it it. If you enjoy Harry Potter, fan fiction, or quirky coming of age stories this show is for you. ... full review

Aristophanes' The Birds

amberlynn j · June 24, 2019 uncertified reviewer
Original, fun, ambitious!... full review

Cirque du Giselle

cat lacohie · June 24, 2019 certified reviewer
WOW!!! Aeirform Arts have stepped it up about a billion notches since last year's fringe. If they agree to do an extra encore show DO NOT MISS THIS!!!! I can't believe this was a fringe show, the production value of this was out of this world, to see this calibre of theatre, in this beautiful venue, with such talented artists, would involve a trip to the Royal Ballet and spending at least 4 x more that a fringe festival ticket. Such exquisite execution of moving storytelling fused with br... full review

Chrysalis

angela beevers · June 24, 2019 certified reviewer
A beautiful work by several women. From spoken word to storytelling, Chrysalis keeps the audience engaged from beginning to end weaving these stories together poetically. ... full review

A Time Traveler's Guide to the Present

eric krueger · June 24, 2019 certified reviewer
This is one of the best pieces of theater I've seen in recent years. Doug Harvey somehow completes the feat of masterfully telling an ambitious story of space, time, love, and the end by single handedly keeping the audience on the edge of their seat. Peering into his creative mind and sharing in his tale reminds me why I love theater - it's a moment of connection you just can't fully explain. Through Jake Elitzer's empathetic and meticulous direction, this show takes you on a wild ride through th... full review

meg jo beth amy & louisa

vivi thai · June 24, 2019 certified reviewer
As someone who read "Little Women" as a child, I really liked watching this play for the ways the story "explained" the parts of the book's plot that bothered me when I was a kid. It was a very enjoyable experience!... full review

Maud // The Madness

jonathan dorf · June 24, 2019 certified reviewer
This is a thoughtful production of challenging subject matter, which puts on full display the versatility of a talented young actor. Reed Michael Campbell is engaging to watch throughout, taming and humanizing Tennyson's poetry. It's well worth seeing.... full review

How I Became A Superhero

ariana jankovic · June 24, 2019 certified reviewer
Hysterical! Fully flushed out characters and great writing! Daly's done it again! ... full review

Klingon Tamburlaine

anonymous · June 24, 2019 certified reviewer
Admittedly, like a few of the other people posting comments, I am not a trekkie or purveyor of the classics. That said, I was very impressed and was able to really appreciate the craft that went in to it. Many moments of brilliance. ... full review

Raised By Wolves

angela beevers · June 24, 2019 certified reviewer
This show was amazing and incredible. Marla's performance was stellar and her writing was so perfect. One of the best shows I've seen this fringe. Everyone should see this show if they have the chance. ... full review

Shiva for Anne Frank

diana wyenn · June 24, 2019 certified reviewer
This show is a gem. Not only did it have me laughing; it had me moved and considering my place and what I can do for those facing persecution today. Rachel shares so much of herself and so much of what we never learned about Anne Frank thanks for some major editing by her loving father. Lauren has done a wonderful job directing the production. Brava and thank you to the whole team! ... full review

TobinCon

eli grober · June 24, 2019 certified reviewer
Tobin's show is bold, honest and funny. And that's because Tobin is bold, honest and funny. Brilliantly performed, beautifully directed, and somehow its intense specificity feels universally relatable. You gotta go see it for yourself.... full review

Come Back!

jenelle riley · June 24, 2019 uncertified reviewer
I loved this piece as a Serial Killers and would have been happy if they'd just remounted that. But they actually wrote a smart, funny play incorporating the best parts of that show and giving these great characters room to breathe and grow. ... full review

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