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The following reviews were submitted by Fringe Member: Monica Bringle
Company: Dave Dvorak
Show: Just One Life
Venue: Rarig Kilburn Theatre
A Solid Musical Fringe Performance
Trying to tell a story and sing a musical in a 60-minute performance seemed rather ambitious, but the play works. The storyline was one that is relatable to many Americans with healthcare challenges and high costs. The music was good, but for me, the star of the show was Adam played by the incredibly talented, Philip Simondet. His stage presence and performance of "I'm a Patriot" stole the show me!
Company: milk rat orchestra
Show: Fly Tape
Venue: Rarig Kilburn Theatre
Mixed Bag
Overall, the actors did a great job showcasing dark topics, but the audience participation made it a little awkward. I don't think everyone even noticed the "gelt" that we were supposed to have collected upon entering, so it was confusing when the first auction started.
Company: Ben San Del Presents
Show: Apologies for the Late Reply
Venue: American School of Storytelling
Relatable & Touching
The play had a vulnerability to it and a good reminder that we are all hanging on by a thread. *making the turtle sign with my hands*
Company: Sufian Zhemukhov
Show: Flirting Like an Amercian
Venue: Rarig Kilburn Theatre
Cute Story of Dating in America
It was interesting hearing Sufian's story of moving to America and trying to date people using advice from "Friends". It was informative and comical, but the ending felt rather abrupt and flat for me. I'd have liked to know more about how his dating life is going now, etc.
Company: David Alan Berger
Show: A Woman's Place is in the House
Venue: Rarig Kilburn Theatre
Uplifting & Inspiring
The play does a great job highlighting the first elected female Minnesota representatives from 1922 to juxtaposing their struggles with today's elected female officials in Minnesota. It gave me hope and made me tear up watching it. Special guest appearances by MN Rep. Carlie Kotyza-Witthun, MN Rep. Athena Hollins, and U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar made for an even more memorable experience on Sundays' show. I loved it!
Company: New Endeavors
Show: Muskie
Venue: Mixed Blood
A Muskie is a Mythical Creature, Dontcha Know?
A silly spoof of the Garrison Fishing Opener being plagued by a rogue muskie eating the locals. As a daughter raised by a muskie loving father, I found this play absurd, funny and entertaining about the mythical muskie. Worthy of checking out this "Minnesotan" cast in "Muskie!"
Company: Jason Schommer
Show: 1985: Relative Chaos!
Venue: Strike Theater
Touching & Relatable Growing Up Story
Jason is a local Minnesota treasure, when it comes to his storytelling and comedic talents. He knows how to balance the right about of humor and sentimentality with his childhood recollections, set to the backdrop of songs that many can remember from their childhood. Go see this show for some laughs with a dose of nostalgia!
Company: DallaDanna Productions
Show: Improvised Love Is Blind--Minnesota Fringe Edition
Venue: Strike Theater
Laughter Searching for Love in Minnesota
While I've never watched LIB, the improv version confirmed my suspicions and gave me an hour of laughs. It was nice to have a whole season of LIB condensed into one hour. Great show & fun cast. Be sure to check them out!
Company: CuerpoxCuerpo
Show: LATIN PAPI
Venue: Rarig Nolte Xperimental Theatre
Sexy y Caliente!
This performance was equal parts sensual and a gorgeous, high energy, beautiful dance performance between two beautiful male dancers. I was mesmerized by the dancers and this act. These two deserve all the Fringe accolades, so be sure to check out this dance act!
Company: Tyler West
Show: Small Minded
Venue: The Southern Theater
A touching play
Touching play about life that made me laugh and feel sad at parts. Tyler was a high energy and engaging performer!
Company: dancing arms
Show: Space Company
Venue: Mixed Blood
Interactive Corporate Satire
Overall entertaining play that made me laugh at parts, but the end was a little too dark for me personally. However, that's all part of what makes Fringe fun to see the diversity of productions from so many talented people.