REVIEW: This Is Our Youth
THIS IS OUR YOUTH by Kenneth Lonergan is one of those plays that young theatre-makers are drawn to. It’s sharp, it’s funny, and…
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FRINGE REVIEW: Invisible Girl
INVISIBLE GIRL by Syreeta Briggs is a tough piece to watch. Not because it’s bad, mind you, but because the subject matter is…
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FRINGE REVIEW: Home
HOME from Homegrown Theatre is a rarity; a suspenseful horror play and one that doesn’t suck. Ben Dudley, known for his quirky humor,…
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FRINGE REVIEW: Gen & Mabel
Talk about a masterclass in acting. GEN & MABEL, a very honest, raw, and insightful play about two women who struggle to fall…
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FRINGE REVIEW: God of Obsidian
I can’t recall a time when an audience has responded so viscerally during a production. I was feeling it right there with them….
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FRINGE REVIEW: Balls of Yarns
The Cincinnati Fringe Festival is an opportunity for local artists to show off their original work. It’s also a venue for out-of-towners to…
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FRINGE REVIEW: Busted Bumpers and Other Metaphors
There’s something about really good solo shows that always inspires me. BUSTED BUMPERS AND OTHER METAPHORS is an exceptional solo performance, with sneaky…
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FRINGE REFLECTION: Is That All There Is?
First, a disclaimer: I have a relationship with Cincinnati LAB Theatre and this particular show that prevents me from writing a traditional and…
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FRINGE REVIEW: The Disappearance of Nicole Jacobs, Part 1 – The Sister
I’m envious of Trey Tatum and his giftedness. Poetic but not, his words drip out of the right actors mouth like maple syrup and…
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FRINGE REVIEW: Pet Fish Are Made For . . .
Now this is a good way to kick things off! With perhaps the longest title in the Festival, pet fish are for killing…
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