8-8-09 @ 10 pm
Rarig Thrust Theater
Joseph Scrimshaw is one talented man. Utilizing the Shakespearean formula, the paper mad lib game, and improvisation, he is able to spin a tale based off of an audience member's life. And he spins the whole tale himself with just a musical accompanist for interludes. While entertaining, I felt myself bored in Act IV (go figure) and while this show was a cool party trick and takes a ton of talent, I felt the gimmick didn't hold up for me personally. 3 out of 5.
Sunday, August 9, 2009
Sideways Stories from Wayside School
8-8-09 @ 8:30 pm
Rarig: Thrust Theater
Four Humors has done it again! Courtney McLean was the perfect Ms. Jewls. The double casting was brilliant. The utilization of stage magic and characterization of the classmates was worth every mouthwatering apple bite! Great for kids and adults alike and mad kudos to Four Humors for expanding their audience. 5 out of 5.
Rarig: Thrust Theater
Four Humors has done it again! Courtney McLean was the perfect Ms. Jewls. The double casting was brilliant. The utilization of stage magic and characterization of the classmates was worth every mouthwatering apple bite! Great for kids and adults alike and mad kudos to Four Humors for expanding their audience. 5 out of 5.
The Curse of Yig
8-8-09 @ 7 pm
Mixed Blood Theater
Felt more like a book on tape than a theatrical presentation, but Lovecraft and Bishop's story still frightened me. You don't see many horror or suspense shows in the fringe so this was something delightfully different, however pedantic. 3 out of 5.
Mixed Blood Theater
Felt more like a book on tape than a theatrical presentation, but Lovecraft and Bishop's story still frightened me. You don't see many horror or suspense shows in the fringe so this was something delightfully different, however pedantic. 3 out of 5.
The Finkles' Theater Show
8-8-09 @ 5:30 pm
Rarig: Xperimental Theatre
Rachael and Ryan have absorbed other personas in their blood as the Finkles and I'm certain with pleasure that this is not the last time we see mishaps from Wanda and Carl. The ending was a special time for me although the center dragged (intentionally). 4 out of 5.
Rarig: Xperimental Theatre
Rachael and Ryan have absorbed other personas in their blood as the Finkles and I'm certain with pleasure that this is not the last time we see mishaps from Wanda and Carl. The ending was a special time for me although the center dragged (intentionally). 4 out of 5.
Blue Ribbon Burlesque
8-8-09 @ 4pm
Rarig Proscenium
With a live band and three-part harmony, this Minneapolis staple was bad ass Burlesque at it's finest. Kudos to Lili's Burlesque to jump in the fringe and widen their audience. If you haven't seen these ladies with pasties and pizzazz, make sure you get out and see them at the BLB. I rate it 4 out of 5.
Rarig Proscenium
With a live band and three-part harmony, this Minneapolis staple was bad ass Burlesque at it's finest. Kudos to Lili's Burlesque to jump in the fringe and widen their audience. If you haven't seen these ladies with pasties and pizzazz, make sure you get out and see them at the BLB. I rate it 4 out of 5.
AfterLife
8-8-09 @ 2:30pm
Intermedia Arts
Akin to Cunningham's 'The Hours', AfterLife is one stellar hour of theatre. Simmons' acting is impeccable, her timing brilliant, and the three stories well-crafted. I rate it a 5 out of 5.
Intermedia Arts
Akin to Cunningham's 'The Hours', AfterLife is one stellar hour of theatre. Simmons' acting is impeccable, her timing brilliant, and the three stories well-crafted. I rate it a 5 out of 5.
Grrl!
8-8-09 @ 1pm
Augsburg Mainstage
Despite wardrobe and prop malfunctions, Heidi Arneson presents a poetically witty piece topical and poigniant to today. Her gritty voice and energetic character portrayals were very entertaining. Great writing too amidst this charming performer. 4 out of 5.
Augsburg Mainstage
Despite wardrobe and prop malfunctions, Heidi Arneson presents a poetically witty piece topical and poigniant to today. Her gritty voice and energetic character portrayals were very entertaining. Great writing too amidst this charming performer. 4 out of 5.
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