Let’s continue with our reviews from Thursday’s shows. You can find part 1 here.
TITLE OF SHOW: Jessie’s Messy Mind
VENUE: Studio/Stage
REVIEW: There have been three powerful shows this year about mental health awareness, and this one impacted me the most because of my personal connection to the disease. Jessie Knowles is transparent and lays her soul bare in this stirring production that is filled with original music and brilliant storytelling that shows what it’s like to be involved in a manic episode. I felt like I was reliving the drama of my first marriage, as my ex-wife suffers from the same illness. As Jessie says in her closing remarks, “This show does not have an ending because I’m still living with it every day.” Three cheers for her bravery in sharing her life with us. It is no mistake that this show was a Pick of the Fringe.
RECOMMENDATION: There are currently no remaining performances of this show, but if she gets an extension, you should be the first in line to get tickets.
TITLE OF SHOW: Batter Up! My Brain on Baseball – Extra Innings Edition
VENUE: Studio/Stage
REVIEW: Brett Moore is a walking, talking baseball freak, and we love him for that. We previously reviewed this show on June 9. This was a special midnight edition of the show with added content and beer! It contained additional material, including him reciting all the World Series losers from the first one through the most recent one. It is no surprise that not only was this show a Pick of the Fringe, but it is also being considered for a SoHo Playhouse run in NYC. All of this from a Fringe rookie performer. It just goes to show that talent will always rise to the top, and Moore has it in spades. We wish you well, Mr. Moore. Thanks for sharing your love of baseball with us.
RECOMMENDATION: Don’t miss this show. There is one remaining performance on June 29 at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are available on his Fringe project page.