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Monday mashup 2020 (vol 5)

No sooner did I publish what was supposed to happen with my work hours than they changed it up again.  They now tell me for the foreseeable future I will be working Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 9 to 5, Friday and Saturday from 5 to midnight, with Sunday and Monday off.  We’ll see how long that lasts.  In the meantime, we have news from the Hollywood Fringe Festival, as well as five new singles and music videos to get your week off to a great start.

HOLLYWOOD FRINGE FESTIVAL 2020

If you know me, you know I love the theater in general, and the Hollywood Fringe Festival in particular.  We are saddened to have to announce that, due to events now gripping our planet, the 2020 Hollywood Fringe Festival has been tentatively rescheduled to October 1-25, 2020.

To give participants a clear decision-making deadline, these dates will be confirmed or cancelled by August 1, 2020, based on guidance from federal, state and local health authorities.   The HFF staff will be publishing criteria for this decision in the coming days as to their decision-making process.

If you were planning to be part of HFF20 as a participant, check out their blog post for more information.  If you plan to participate in October, they encourage you to contact your venues to reschedule for the October dates.  Reach out with thoughts, questions, and concerns to support@hollywoodfringe.org.

NEW SINGLES

Our first single comes from an amazing NYC singer-songwriter who recently released her debut album.  Mae Krell‘s first release is poignant and fresh, and we think she has a long career ahead.  Listen to the words of her song “Garden,” but make sure you have some tissues ready.

Our next single comes from down under, and introduces us to the hot new sound of ThBenj.  We love his upbeat style and think “Y” is the perfect breakout single.  Check it out and let us know what you think.

For our third single we head across the pond for the latest from London-based R&B artist Effie.  We introduced you to her back in September.  Her new song is “Spiteful,” and it’s an eye-opening ballad.  Listen carefully to the words of this future masterpiece.

Next up is a song that speaks to what the world is going through right now.  Canadian Jacqueline Tucci shares her “Fear,” but don’t give up because we will get through this yet.

We close out this week’s singles with the latest from one of our favorite indie acts, Scotland’s Single by Sunday.  We haven’t heard anything new from them since 2017, but we love their upbeat take on life.  We’re sure you’ll be singing the chorus for “Debbie” in no time at all.  Enjoy this little treat.

NEW MUSIC VIDEOS

Casey Ahern kicks off our music videos with her incredible video for “Sunday Driver,” which was just released hours ago.  We love her sound and are very pleased to share this beautiful video with you.

Next up is the latest video from bluesman Mike Zito, a lyric video for his timely song, “Don’t Let the World Get You Down.”  We love the sentiments and agree with them completely – keep listening to great indie music and we will get through this together.

Video number three is a modern remake of the 80’s classic song, “(I Just)  Died in Your  Arms” by Cutting Crew.  With the additional of the strings, we think they sound even better then they did 40 years ago.  Enjoy this blast from the past.

Next up is the latest from another of our favorite indie bands, The Mowgli’s, which was shot on an iPhone 11.  Check out this tune, and “Weight on Me.”

Rounding out this week’s new releases is this beautiful video from Hillary Capps, who shows us “The Way Back Home.”  Let this peaceful tune set the mood for your week.

We’ll be back soon with our list of Ten Great Singles and Ten Amazing Videos for the month of March.

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Editorial: change is in the air

The last three months have been extremely challenging, as I quit my job at Noodles Express to travel down to Los Angeles and follow my dream of doing a show at the Hollywood Fringe.  That involved staying in an Airbnb hostel, rehearsing and performing four times during the Fringe, and working sporadically for TrendSource.

Once the Fringe was over on June 30, I returned home to Missoula and immediately began packing for our move.  We spent the next 17 days packing as much as we could into our storage unit there, cleaning the apartment, and giving away a ton of stuff.  On Saturday, July 20, we said our goodbyes to our friend Victoria Watson who had hosted us on Friday, and set off on our new adventure.

After making a short stop in Choteau to visit family, we headed off to Yellowstone Park, arriving mid-afternoon.  We spent the rest of that day and Sunday circling the park before ending the day on Sunday at a hotel in Cody, Wyoming.  Monday morning we were up early and headed to Devil’s Tower before ending the day at Mount Rushmore, ending the night at the KOA there.  On Tuesday we headed over to Des Moines, Iowa and spent a couple of nights visiting with our dear friend and director of Girls Rock Des Moines, Sara Routh, meeting her husband and their children.  We left there Thursday morning, intending a short visit with my brother Charles and his family in Midwest City, Oklahoma.

After talking about our adventure with them, Charles’ wife Mandy talked us into staying for an extended time and putting the rest of our trip on hold.  They offered us a place in their RV and Mandy even got both of us jobs with her at Pizza Hut.

My new career as a shift manager began yesterday, and it was a crazy day, since we were short-staffed.  That craziness continued today for my second day onboard, and I haven’t even finished my training yet.  It felt good to be thrust into the fire and see just how much I could accomplish based only on my preview experience and my ability to be flexible.  Thanks to my boss Coy Brown for giving me this opportunity.

As a result of these changes, my blog is on hiatus.  We do have some upcoming articles we promised to do, but will not be producing as much content as we have in the past.  I am sure we will be back to normal eventually, and simply ask that you be patient with us until we are able to get back into the rhythm again.

In the meantime, we are working hard on the nominations for the first half of 2019, and hope to have that published shortly.  We look forward to sharing our list with you soon.  Take care and keep supporting indie music and theater.

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Favorite shows of HFF19

HFF19 was an amazing Fringe, with so many great shows.  I managed to take in 79 shows, as well as perform my solo show four times.  Compiling the list of my favorite shows this year was exceptionally hard, given the myriad of great productions.  I have compiled a list of 20 shows that I loved, and although I am ranking them, each of them were equally enjoyable.  It goes without saying that every one of them are also highly recommended to be checked out during their extensions.  Venues are indicated for each extended show.

20.  Raised by Wolves (Stephanie Feury Studio Theatre) – Extension dates are July 29 and August 7, both nights at 7 p.m.  Tickets available  here.

19.  Drought – not extended.

18.  45mg (The Broadwater Black Box) – Extension dates are July 6 at 7 p.m. and July 7 at 5:30 p.m.  Tickets are available here.

17.  The Duchess & the Stripper – not extended.

16.  The Bully Problem (The Hobgoblin Playhouse at The Arena Stage, Theatre of Arts) – Extension dates are August 9 at 8 p.m. and August 11 at 9 p.m..  Tickets are available here.

15.  Tattered Capes (Studio/Stage) – Extension dates are July 24, 25 and 26 at 8 p.m., July 27 at 2 p.m. and July 28 at 7 p.m.  Tickets are available here.

14.  The Same Room (The Broadwater Studio) – Extension dates are July 5 at 7 p.m. and July 6 at 11 p.m.  Tickets are available here.

13.  Son of a Bitch (The Broadwater Black Box) – Extension dates are July 6 at 8 p.m. and July 7 at 3 p.m.  Tickets are available here.

12.  An Yet Another Evening with the Sistahs:  Unsung Sheroes (Hudson Theatre (Guild)) – Extension dates are July 12 at 8:30 p.m. and July 13 and 14 at 3 p.m.  Tickets are available here.

11.  The Mayor’s Debate of Tranquility, Nebraska – not extended.

10.  Leaving Prince Charming (Lounge Theatre 2) – Extension date is July 13 at 5 p.m.  Tickets are available here.

9.  Transference – not extended.

8.  Come on Down (The Broadwater Black Box) – Extension date is July 6 at 10 p.m.  Tickets are available here.

7.  (IM) PERFEKT (Lounge Theatre 1) – Extension date is July 20 at 5 p.m.  Tickets are available here.

6,  Pockets – not extended.

5.  The Death of Sam Mobean – not extended.

4.  Blackboxing (The Complex Hollywood (Dorie Theatre)) – Extension date is July 13 at 10 p.m.  Tickets are available here.

3.  Olivia Wilde Does not Survive the Apocalypse (The Complex Hollywood (Ruby Theatre) – Extension date is July 10 at 8 p.m.  Tickets are available here.

2.  Batter Up!  My Brain on Baseball (Studio/Stage) – Extension dates are July 20 at 4:30 p.m. and July 27 at 8 p.m.  Tickets are available here.

1.  LEAR/LOMAN – The Best of Ink @Fringe – not extended.

Honorable Mentions go to Human Fountains, To Richard, Hollywoodn’t, Wigfield, Fertile., Corina: From Lap Dance to Sundance, Saving Cain, How I Became a Superhero, Acid Wash Love, Extraordinary, Hamilkong, Orangutan, Paper Trails, and Come Back!, in no particular order,

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HFF19 day 18 – see it or skip it

I survived closing weekend, and really missed not being able to attend the Awards show or the closing party.  I left Los Angeles on Monday morning and am now safely back in Montana, where we are preparing to move to North Carolina.  There are two more articles coming from us regarding HFF19, and then we will close the book.  But before we list the award winners and our favorite shows of HFF19, here is our final review.

ITLE OF SHOW:  LEAR/LOMAN

VENUE:  The Broadwater (Main Stage)

REVIEW:  It seems that I saved one of the best shows of HFF19 for last, as Lear/Loman delivered on so many levels.  Starting with the amazing script written by Kate Schwartz and directed by Scott Leggett, the acting was simply amazing and the show left a lasting impact on me, especially given what had happened to me during the weekend.  Suffice it to say that this show is definitely in the top 10 and maybe even the top 5 of the over 600 shows I have reviewed at the Fringe, and I will never forget its impact.  Leon Russom (Lear) and Bruno Oliver (Loman) turned in Tony-worthy performances, and were truly supported by Heather Roberts (Linda Loman), Tim Kopacz (Biff Loman), Reuben Uy (Happy Loman), Sarah Schulte (Regan) and Lauren Dewey (Goneril).  It is no wonder this show won the Best of Ink Fest.  It should be in permanent repertoire at the Broadwater, as I think this one will truly stand the test of time.

RECOMMENDATION:  This was their last performance, but they are being extended.  I highly recommend you get tickets ASAP because the show will most assuredly sell out.

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HFF19 day 17 – see it or skip it

I only took in three shows on Saturday, out of the seven I had originally planned, giving me time to spend some time talking to friends at the Plunge and actually eat a sit-down meal before hanging with my bestie Kimleigh Smith for a while.  Before we get started on those reviews, I’m sure you’re all anxious to know who won the Larry Cornwall Award for Musical Excellence, so here we go:

SOLO SHOW – Blackboxing

ENSEMBLE SHOW – An yet Another Evening with the Sistahs

Both shows have been extended, and we strongly recommend them both, so grab your tickets on their individual Fringe project pages.

TITLE OF SHOW:  Olivia Wilde Does not Survive the Apocalypse

VENUE:  The Complex (Ruby Stage)

REVIEW:  Another of the Matts, this time Matt Robinson, has come through with an amazing addition to HFF19.  This show is a masterpiece and his hand-selected cast are comedic geniuses in pulling out all the stops to make this the funniest damn show of the Fringe.  Featuring Sean-Michael Bowles as the “hack director” and Emilie Martz as the “snooty actress,” the amazing cast also included Francesca Manzi as Rodeo, Chelsea Langenderfer as Chandler, Everett Dailey as Marcus, Chris Bunyi as Crenshaw, Asia Pitts as Abbot Kinney and Ashley Frances Hoffman as Dr. Kelli Hu  The show was directed by Robby DeVillez, and he was brilliant.  My sides hurt so much from laughing, especially at all the inside jokes.  We will be quoting lines from this show for a long time.

RECOMMENDATION:  Although this was their last performance, they have been granted an extension, so we advise you to be first in line when tickets become available.

TITLE OF SHOW:  Transference

VENUE:  The Broadwater (Black Box)

REVIEW:  Certain Fringe actors have earned their reputation by consistently delivering quality work.  Two of those particular performers are Esther Mira and Lisa K. Wyatt.  They have brought this show to life which was written and directed by the equally brilliant Jim Blanchette. In what might be one of the most challenging roles of their lives, they play a therapist and her client, who is unintentionally “made aware” of her past lives during the therapy.  I will not give away the great story, but suffice it to say that this one is definitely worth your time and money, making it one of the best dramas of HFF19.

RECOMMENDATION:  This was their last performance, but if they do an extension, we strongly recommend that you attend.

TITLE OF SHOW:  Hell’s Kitty

VENUE:  The Broadwater (Main Stage)

REVIEW:  After hanging around the Plunge for a bit, Kimleigh showed up from a long day of work and we shared dinner from the food truck before heading in to the movie.  I had previously met Nicholas Tana at Starbucks and he invited me to see this show because of my history with horror films.  He had also invited Kimleigh, so we thought it would be a great chance to catch a memorable show.  It was that, although not the type of memories you necessarily want to remember.  The show was very campy and dark, and will probably be enjoyed by a much younger demographic.  It also seemed like the cast was not quite up to the challenge, as their were serious vocal issues.  The one shinning star was the over-the-top performance of Maeve Thompson Osgood as Lisa Graves.  Although not a total bomb, it could use some additional rehearsal time and maybe some recasting before going forward.  i truly see the potential in the show, but felt it was not nearly as strong as NMI‘s other entry, The Bully Problem.

RECOMMENDATION:  This was their last performance.

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HFF19 Day 16 – see it or skip it

Yesterday was a very bad day for me personally, and because of that I will be unable to attend this year’s Fringe Awards Show and present the Larry Cornwall Award for Musical Excellence.  The past two years have gone to solo shows, and this year would have been different. Since we can’t do it live and are no longer limited to just one award, we’ll do it online, and we are including both solo show and ensemble categories.   Every show that we checked out for this award was marvelous (and we considered more than 30), but we  felt these ten shows were especially amazing in showing the power of music within the context of a play.  We’ll announce the winners tomorrow, but here are the nominations.

SOLO SHOW

Blackboxing

Hollywoodn’t

Keith Moon:  The Real Me

Drought

Jessie’s Messy Mind

ENSEMBLE SHOW

Silent Joy

An Yet Another Evening with the Sistahs

The Last Croissant

Come Back!

Meg Jo Beth Amy & Louisa

Since I will not be at the Awards Show or Closing Party, I wanted to say my goodbyes and thank each and every participant that I met for your kindness and great work.  Hopefully I’ll see you around the Fringe today or tomorrow, but just in case, thanks for making my first year as a participant a memorable experience, even though it was cut short.  Special thanks to Jessica Lynn Johnson for helping me develop my story and directing my show; Greg and Jenn Crafts, Erin Moore and Michael Lutheran for taking care of me at Studio/Stage; Lara Repko, Patrick Daly and Rasika Mathur for being my viewing buddies, and all my fringeships past and present.  Your support over the years, and especially yesterday, are what drew me to and kept me involved with Fringe.  May each of you be blessed in every endeavor.  Here is my sole review from yesterday.

TITLE OF SHOW:  Red, White, Black & Blue

VENUE:  The Broadwater (Studio)

REVIEW:  At Matt Martin‘s insistence, I witnessed a powerful hour of solo shows featuring Adam Meredith in Drowning (written by Leilani Squire) and Blaine Vedros in Black & Blue (written by Ron Fromstein.  This was powerful theater about the effect hope has in keeping us from making bad decisions.  Both shows were skillfully directed by Martin, and gave us plenty of food for thought.  Because of my own personal experiences with the military and domestic violence, these stories left a lasting impression on me.

RECOMMENDATION:  This was their last performance, but if they do an extension, we strongly recommend that you attend.

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HFF19 day 15 (part 2) – see it or skip it

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.

 

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HFF19 day 15 (part 1) – see it or skip it

Thursday was a remarkable day at Fringe, as we had time to pick up a couple extra shows, bringing our current total to 74 on our way to 85.  Tonight we close our show, Livin’ the Dream (a journalistic journey) with a final performance at 7 p.m. at Studio/Stage.  Please come check us out, because we will not be extended.  In the meantime, here is part 1 of our reviews from Thursday.

TITLE OF SHOW:  Ed Goodman’s Ol’ Timey Brainwash

VENUE:  The Broadwater (Studio)

REVIEW:  Every once in a while you get lucky enough to see a master of improv at the top of his form.  Unfortunately, that was not this show.  The humor is dry, the timing was off, but it was still an interesting show, primarily for the M&Ms being passed around.  It became quite obvious why he was such a perfect fit for Revenge of the Root Beer.  Surprisingly enough, Goodman is a better musician than a talk show host.  That being said, Mark Twain would have warned us, “This show is rated RFS.”

RECOMMENDATION: This one is an acquired taste.  If your palate for comedy is not too refined, check out one of his two remaining performances on June 28 at 7:30 p.m. and June 29 at 4 p.m.  Tickets are available on their project page.

TITLE OF SHOW:  A Bit Much

VENUE:  The Lounge Theatres

REVIEW:  I met Stacy Dymalski last year when I saw her show The Other Side of that Razor Ribbon.  This year’s show revealed an entirely different side of her amazing life.  This one was more relatable, and filled with brilliant comedic moments.  She held the audience in the palm of her hand, and we will forever be changed by her willingness to make herself vulnerable.  The glaring lesson I learned was how stupid it is to try and hide who you are just to get people to like you.  If they can’t take you at face value, then they don’t deserve to be a part of your life.  Don’t sell yourself short.

RECOMMENDATION: There are currently no more performances of this show, but we recommend you check it out if and when she gets extended.

TITLE OF SHOW:  Becoming Peace

VENUE:  The Lounge Theatres

REVIEW:  There have been quite a few politically charged shows at HFF19, but this one is unique among them.  It tells the story of the nonviolence movement started by Mahatma Gandhi and perfected by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.  It is told in story and song, and will stay with you long after the final bow.  There is a lot of information contained in this show that will need to be properly digested, but suffice it to say that the knowledge gained may change your life or at least your outlook on life.

RECOMMENDATION: There are currently no more performances of this show, but we recommend you check it out if she gets extended.

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HFF19 day 14 – see it or skip it

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.

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HFF19 Day 13 – see it or skip it

After a very stressful day at my AirBnB, it was wonderful to return to the Fringe for an attitude adjustment.  The two shows I saw hit me from totally different directions, and made me sad that HFF19 is drawing to a close.  Here are my reviews.

TITLE OF SHOW:  Silent Joy

VENUE:  Studio/Stage

REVIEW:  If you know my backstory, then you know that mental heath is important to me.  That was the underlying reason why I had to see Silent Joy.  But there is so much more to their story.  Inspired by Dante’s Inferno and adapted from the graphic novel by Zach Beckert, the stage version was written by Melissa Ordaz, with musical score composed by Matt Ordaz.  Maggie Dorfman and John Michael Logie were magical in the lead roles, taking us through every emotion available to lead us to the goal.  The supporting players were led by Carolina Reynoso as the young girl, Ramzi Kelley as the mother, Joshua Lopez as the father and Christopher Flores as the brother.  Additional support came from Brian Bautista, Aaron Griffin, Janette, Valenzo and Megan Walker.  In addition, Matt Ordaz (xylophone and percussion) and Chrissy Johnson (cello) underscored the show with music that made a difference.  You will be changed by this show.  Hats off to NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) for their support and for being there.

RECOMMENDATION: You MUST see this show.  There is one remaining performance on June 29 at 4:30 p.m.  Contact the venue for more information.

TITLE OF SHOW:  Revenge of the Root Beer

VENUE:  The Three Clubs

REVIEW:  Michael Shaw Fisher is anything but stupid.  Last year he regaled us with the insanely stupid Night of the Root Beer, the show everyone loves to hate.  This year he has created a sequel that is every bit as bad, and the audiences loves it even more.  On top of that, he has assembled a cast that reads like a who’s who of Fringe veterans, and even included our beloved Fringe founder, Ben Hill.  Special props to Alli Miller, Heath Butler, Madeline Heil and Jim Hanna, whose over the top performances stood out, despite their desire to blend in.  Kudos also to Nikki Muller for her delightful portrayal of Jazz.  DISCLAIMER:  No actors were (apparently) harmed in the production of this show.  The world is safe until next year . . . or is it?

RECOMMENDATION:  This was the final performance for this year, but who knows what next year will bring.