Day 2 of HFF19 was an interesting day that started off very promising before taking me on a roller coaster of an evening. At least it ended up in the company of friends for a truly inspiring show. Here are our reviews for Day 2.
TITLE OF SHOW: The Mayor’s Debate of Tranquility, Nebraska
VENUE: The Complex (Flight Theatre)
REVIEW: If you’ve spent much time at the Fringe, then you’ve probably seen Jim Hanna in at least one show. If you haven’t, then this is the show to see. Not only is he part of the amazing cast, but he also wrote this masterpiece that mixes politics with the supernatural. The magical cast of Hanna, Emily Dorsett, Kate Hellen and Lucie Beeby will whisk you away and provide a thought-provoking look at small town politics. There is so much great humor in this show, and the chemistry of these four is palpable. Suffice it to say that it stands as one of the best comedies at this year’s Fringe, and definitely worthy of your time and money.
RECOMMENDATION: This is definitely a don’t miss show, so get your tickets before it sells out. Remaining performances are June 22 at 8:30 p.m., June 23 at 12:30 p.m., June 26 at 6:30 p.m. and June 29 at 4 p.m. Tickets are available on her Fringe project page.
TITLE OF SHOW: Temple Tantrum
VENUE: The Broadway (Second Stage)
REVIEW: If you’ve seen my solo show Livin’ the Dream (a journalistic journey) or have spent much time with me at Fringe, then you know that Kimleigh Smith has been my inspiration and muse since 2010. She has directed a very interesting story of survival from a cult that led to freedom for Nicole Steinwedell. The show felt like Steinwedell was the poster child for ADHD, as she told her story in short bursts of non-stop energy. Thank goodness she summarized it all during the final 10 minutes, because it was hard to keep up as she hopped from event to event in a truly non-linear approach. She definitely kept her sold-out house intrigued and engaged, and for that alone she should be praised. See it for yourself and you’ll know what we mean. Thanks for shedding light on this important story of triumph over emotional abuse.
RECOMMENDATION: This one is truly worthy of your time. Remaining performances are June 16 at 4 p.m., June 19 at 6:30 p.m., and June 22 at 1 p.m. Tickets are available on her Fringe project page.