Last night we took some time out from our busy Fringe schedule to celebrate at the Fringe Prom. It was amazing seeing all the gorgeous costumes and having a chance to mingle and socialize with my fellow participants (feels so weird to say that). Hats off to the Fringe staff for organizing such a fun event and to the folks at Black for hosting us. I still managed to see three shows and am now up to 69 on my way to 83 shows at HFF19. Here are our reviews of yesterday’s shows.
TITLE OF SHOW: Sins
VENUE: The Broadwater (Second Stage)
REVIEW: This show will shock you to your core, but not necessarily in the way you think. It is a brilliant piece written and directed by, and starring William Thompson. The cast also included the lovely Willa Adaire, as well as George Parker and Mary Baker. Thompson’s story hits a nerve and provides a stirring look into a valid social issue. We don’t want to ruin the surprises in this show, but leave you with two words as a clue to what lies in store for you – Noises Off.
RECOMMENDATION: We highly recommend you check out this show. There are two remaining performances on June 28 at 8 p.m. and June 29 at 11 a.m. Tickets are available on their project page.
TITLE OF SHOW: Come on Down
VENUE: The Broadwater (Black Box)
REVIEW: I have come to the realization that the team of Jeff Scott Carey and Emily Clark is just as formidable as that of Michael Shaw Fisher and Alli Miller. Their latest effort, Come on Down, is further proof of that fact. Due to the illness of one of the cast members, Carey had to perform the role of Trevor, joining his brilliant cast that included Lucas Alifano as James, Clark as Lydia, Isaac Deakyne as Clint, Pam Quinn as Zealon, Victor Isaac as Hunter, CJ Merriman as Jeanna/Doug. Everjohn Feliciano as Marlon, Meghan Allison as Tina and Eric Curtis Johnson as AJ. Could Joan Osbourne have been on to something? This was definitely an ensemble performance, and worthy of recognition as truly one of the best shows of HFF19.
RECOMMENDATION: You MUST see this show. There is one final performance on June 27 at 11 p.m. Tickets are available on their project page.
TITLE OF SHOW: An Excuse to Behave Badly
VENUE: The Lounge Theatres
REVIEW: This show may well be the launching point for the brilliant comedic team of Drea Garcia, Jenni Halina, Alex Owens-Sarno and Stephanie Sherry. Not only did they write this hilarious romp (with a little help from their amazing director Kelsea Burke), but they also brought it to life, transporting the audience to those wild and crazy things we did when we were much younger. It was the perfect dessert after a wonderful Fringe Prom, and the candy was a nice touch. Thanks to executive producer Matt Morillo for bringing us another gem.
RECOMMENDATION: If you love to laugh, and take that trip down memory lane, then you MUST see this show. There are currently no remaining performances, but we strongly recommend you see it if it gets extended.