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The following reviews were submitted by Fringe Member: Brettina Davis
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Company: Special When Lit
Show: Fangs and Bangs (and Sangs)
Venue: The Southern Theatre
A Real Person in a Fictional World
This is cheating because i was on stage, but I’ll speak to Nissa’s performance, Not my own. Nissa is real in a world where people aren’t. What she puts into her shows, characters, and writing makes all of us feel seen and less strange. A Nissa show will inspire you to be your self, be sexy, and brave. Everytime.
Company: Paper Soul
Show: Boxcutter Harmonica
Venue: Barbara Barker Center for Dance
A View Into The Mind of Motz
I’m writing this review about my dear friend moments before his last show, unfortunately. But hopefully this will be worth it for you to see his next one. Motz is a multilayered soul: you can see that in his smart comedy with a lot of vulnerability. I did expect the story to be well researched, theatrical from the moment before the performance started, and comedic. What I was surprised by was his vulnerability and nod to his inner thoughts. I loved this performance, I appreciate it, and it resonated with me more than he knows.
Company: LandmanLand
Show: A Sad Carousel 2: The Timely Death of Herschel Douscheburg
Venue: Rarig Stoll Thrust Theatre
Can we tell these kind of jokes in 2025?
Apparently, we can. Sam Landman plays some really greasy-looking dude stuck in the "good old days," where you can say anything for a laugh. Comedic timing was on point, and THIS is how you do satire. Fantastic!
Company: Aethem Theatre
Show: Grief, It's What's For Dinner
Venue: Open Eye Theatre
Is it appropriate to laugh this hard?
In this case, it is. Kayla Hambek and her castmates put on quite a performance. I knew Kayla was a writer, but I still didn't expect this level of relatability, comedic moments, and a perfectly well-timed moment that had the audience in tears. I believe this is the true power of storytelling. Making audiences feel less alone and letting us all know we can still find a laugh in tragedy—truly a must-see piece.