Bret Shefter
Robot Monster the Musical
bret shefter
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June 24, 2017
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I've never seen the movie "Robot Monster"; now I want to. I laughed loud and often at this extremely silly and extremely fun romp. A lot of really good performances from almost everyone in the cast. Although some were stronger singers than others, I'd say the majority were in good voice. And I truly feel for the poor actor in that robot-helmeted gorilla suit for the whole show!...
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Why We Become Witches
bret shefter
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June 24, 2017
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You probably don't often think of the word "charming" in connection with the word "Satan," but this show is indeed absolutely charming. An interesting concept, with one of the best performances I've seen this Fringe. Creative sound design for a one-woman show, with all other characters represented only by pre-recorded voices. In addition to being clever, this allows Ms. Wyatt's brilliant reactions to take center stage. SO good! Some people might not appreciate the subject matter, but I did and I ...
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Shakespeare and Chill
bret shefter
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June 18, 2017
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An interesting concept: Intersperse and contrast lines from Shakespeare on a particular topic with modern song, dance, and even mime. The players wander through the audience, further blurring the lines. It was interesting to see Shakespeare shoehorned into unusual settings. Featuring some very talented performers, particularly the mime and the dance duet....
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Two Motherfuckers on a Ledge
bret shefter
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June 06, 2017
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I'm glad I saw "Two M@therf#ckers on a Ledge"--it was an impressive piece of theater. I would recommend it to anyone who enjoys character-driven dramas of moderate-to-high intensity.
Simple set, simple lighting and sound design, both appropriate: as primarily a character piece, the play didn't need more. Both performers were extremely talented, and both performances outstanding. The actors were given challenging characters to portray in a challenging situation, and they excelled.
In fact, I...
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The Best of Albuquerque Fringe 2025
bret shefter
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June 25, 2015
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Material is clever, creative, and very very funny. Mostly strong performances, with the women overall stronger than the men (Jim Blanchette being a notable exception). Particularly impressed with the number of characters many of the actors were able to differentiate clearly.
One extremely minor quibble about the writing: The conceit is that the show takes place ten years in the future, but -- apart from a single joke near the start -- the material seems firmly tied to present-day culture.
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