You can find part 1 here.
We continued our solo show adventure with a couple of shows that included amazing music, and a show the demonstrated the power of change.
TITLE OF SHOW: Sam Shaber: Life, Death & Duran Duran
VENUE: Ruby Theatre at the Complex
REVIEW: Sam Shaber is a rock star, of that there can be no doubt. She is a prolific musician, with 12 albums released to date. She is also a hell of a storyteller, and this show was worthy of an award of the highest caliber. She weaved her love of Duran Duran into the fabric of her story, talking about the highlights and the low lights of life and death. She has suffered a lot of loss in her life, but you wouldn’t know it from looking at her or talking with her. She is bright and bubbly, and exudes confidence and light. Her songwriting is brilliant, and her musical abilities place her at the top of the indie music scene. She packed the house and truly gave everyone a show they will never forget. We feel so fortunate to have had the privilege of seeing it, and will carry its message in our hearts forever.
RECOMMENDATION: There is only one more show left on June 21 at 10:30 p.m., and we HIGHLY recommend you get your tickets – you don’t want to miss this one. Grab your tickets here.
TITLE OF SHOW: The Maya in Me
VENUE: The Broadwater Second Stage
REVIEW: Dr. Tameka Bob is a one-woman army. Her delightful multi-media show includes an amazing live band (Ill Atmospherics), rap, spoken word and impeccable dancing, all centered around the words of the late Dr. Maya Angelou. Set in New Orleans, the show shares her story of the conflict between faith and desire, of the hard lessons of love, and the ultimate redemption of the soul by being true to the foundation of her faith. It is presented with clock-like precision and timing, and is truly ready for Broadway and beyond. The message of the show is so important that Dr. Bob needs to take it to the world, giving everyone else the benefit of her hard-fought wisdom, and the opportunity to find a better way for their own life.
RECOMMENDATION: You simply MUST see this breathtaking show. It is by far one of the best shows at this year’s Fringe, and is high on this reviewer’s list of the Best of HFF18. Although this was her closing performance at Fringe, we are confident that she will return for an Encore performance. If she does, don’t miss it!
TITLE OF SHOW: Alexa Turn Off Heartbreak
VENUE: Asylum Studio C
REVIEW: Sasha Boggs and Tara Erickson are heartbroken, but they are brilliant comedic actresses as well. They have a way of turning their pain into our entertainment and edification, truly reflecting that laughter is the best medicine. We laugh out loud to their zany antics because we know that we have likewise been through that darkness, and hopefully all come back out into the light. At times you want to go up and just give them a hug, but ultimately you just want to head to the bar with them and throw down a drink. If you need some comic relief after seeing some of the more serious shows at Fringe, then this is one of the best places to get that relief.
RECOMMENDATION: You definitely want to make time in your hectic Fringe schedule for this one. It will be well worth your investment of time and money. Catch one of their remaining performances on June 21 at 5:30 p.m. or June 24 at 1:30 p.m. You can purchase tickets here.
Don’t go away – part 3 is coming up next!