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2023 Audience Reviews
Member Reviews
The following reviews were submitted by Fringe Member: Grace Herbertz
Company: John Orenstein
Show: Extreme Roadshow
Venue: Phoenix Theater
No fiery pit for this show
Absolutely fantastic dude. It was funny and really well done. The singing was professional and goofy, they had choreography! I enjoyed the formal male host and his mannerisms, and the ad break from the scarved and bejeweled blunt PBS woman heheh. The acting was good, everybody had their own unique character and I enjoyed watching people's facial expressions during the dancing. I second wanting a soundtrack of this, the songs had good variety and pacing and were all fun. Thanks guys!
Company: Legend's Ghost Productions
Show: In Celebration of the Mysterious
Venue: The Hook and Ladder Theater and Lounge
Big questions during covid times
Reading the program before the show is very helpful/insightful, the show is examining the playwrites thoughts that came up during covid, big questions of death and meaning, through the lens of 2 different people: one magical and one steam punk-y. Beautiful costumes, beautiful blending of voices from the soloists, really cool sound and lighting design. And flutes!! Very cool venue as well, but freezing so bring a cozy sweater to stave off the a/c.
Company: Lady Z Productions
Show: Choose Your Own Fringe Adventure
Venue: Mixed Blood Theatre
Starts awkward, gets exciting and chilling
The beginning of setting up the story was confusing and awkward, but once we settled into the mechanics of crowd participation eg "nooooo don't many that choice what are you doooing" when a fellow audience member chose a more dangerous option, that was really fun. We chose the Victorian mansion option and I also really enjoyed the character of Drae, Player 1/Jack, and The Stranger was especially chilling. There was one moment where he really creeped me out when he was getting excited about showing his statue; excellent. It was a fun time! Also 3 different prop mishaps happened, 2 of which were things breaking, and everybody kept their cool and through improv incorporated that into the story.
Company: PB (&J) Productions
Show: Mischief in Ink: The School Prank of '03
Venue: Rarig Center Xperimental
Nostalgia baybee!!
Even though I was only a mere 8 years old in 2003 it was still very nostalgic; the costumes (gauchos!), the references (Lizzie McGuire!), and the props (Chicken noodle soup for the soul!) were a satisfying throwback. I especially enjoyed Candy Canes popular-mean-girl performance, and the principal was perverted and strange just like the principal in ferris buellers day off. The principal yelled very exaggeratedly loud which was overkill but also added to the role. Not a plot line heavy show, but very enjoyable. The show is shorter, only 40 minutes.
Company: Wet Splat Productions
Show: 20,000 Leagues Under the Telltale Heart
Venue: Rarig Center Arena
BEST SHOW YET
This is my favorite show so far: SO silly and SO goofy, the actors were all enjoying themselves and I really enjoyed the improv, especially from the sound tech person, who did live affect old school radio show style. Also the introduction song was helpful and very wonderful. If I have time I would go see this again to see what happens next time.
Company: Jason Schommer
Show: 1992: Mistakes Were Made!
Venue: Rarig Center Xperimental
Stefano will RISE AGAIN
I chose this show randomly- it was very funny and the audience was CACKLING. If you're deep in Days of Our Lives lore you'll especially enjoy this. I laughed a lot and also appreciate being able to reflect alongside Jason at the end.
Company: Noah Gundermann
Show: Write Me Letters
Venue: Augsburg Mainstage
Sweet, lowkey
This was a wholesome musical, I enjoyed 2 of the songs especially: tickin and life is good. Made me think of my own grandma who I write letters to. The majority of the songs are slower and more reflective so I enjoyed when the tone shifted. The two actors had some good duet moments and they both had enjoyable facial expressions.
Company: Phina Pipia
Show: Ha Ha Da Vinci
Venue: Southern Theater
Charming and Atmospheric
A pleasant journey with original music and magic strewn throughout. Don't expect crazy magic though one of the tricks did get me with a "how is that possible..." Very playful and whimsical.
Company: Goof Goof
Show: 101 Goofin' Things
Venue: Theatre in the Round
Hilarious Improv
I loved this show man. The ad libbing/improv is the best part, and the character of the game master was very excellent and entertaining. Since the show doesn't "wrap up" in one night I would want to go again to see what else happens (it's not a plot heavy show but task wise yes). They of course don't force crowd participation but I think the more you're willing to be involved and interact the more fun it will be for the actors and audience. I laughed a lot which is saying something; think a combo of task master and minute to win it.