Bret Shefter
Escalation D: A Love Story
bret shefter
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June 23, 2018
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Yeah, "amazing" is a good word for it. The four-player ensemble presents numerous vignettes taking us through the lives of two best friends: Lisa, the successful attorney being perennially hit on at the bar, and Kat, in a long-term relationship with a guy who doesn't even realize when he's being a jerk. The acting is flawless; the fact that the stories are almost all based on events these people have actually experienced should horrify everyone.
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Live from The Hobgoblin, it’s Hank!
bret shefter
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June 23, 2018
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A solid cast presents four very different short comedies, some sweet, some silly, but all well-written and equally well-performed. Very funny, with characters ranging from the heart-breakingly real to the downright absurd....
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Spaceman
bret shefter
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June 23, 2018
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A very interesting concept for a story, featuring charming characters well executed by the talented cast....
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The Women of Lockerbie by Deborah Brevoort
bret shefter
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June 23, 2018
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A generally good script, with some room for improvement, finely acted and directed. A careful and respectful treatment of an international tragedy, with a good message clearly presented, if a tad melodramatic at times....
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Met Again
bret shefter
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June 23, 2018
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Best show I've seen at this year's Fringe Festival. Brilliant script, excellent acting from the entire cast....
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The Importance of Being Oscar
bret shefter
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June 23, 2018
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A solid presentation of an intriguing subject. Well written and well acted....
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Breather
bret shefter
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June 26, 2017
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Two essentially independent two-person plays, interwoven together. Good script, characters with interesting arcs, strong performances. Plenty of humor, but also some more serious issues. Needs a sequel!...
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Three Can Keep A Secret
bret shefter
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June 24, 2017
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Having the audience choose what happens next is an inventive concept, and in this case it is very well executed. SO incredibly funny, with truly superlative acting from the cast. Recommend wholeheartedly....
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Insuppressible: The Unauthorized Leah Remini Story
bret shefter
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June 24, 2017
certified reviewer
Wow. Just wow. Best show I've seen at the Fringe so far this year. An original concept brilliantly executed. Excellent acting from the entire cast. Spectacular voices singing catchy songs with hilarious lyrics, some with gorgeous harmonies. I can't imagine anyone other than an actual Scientologist not having a great time....
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HELLO AGAIN! THE SONGS OF ALLAN SHERMAN
bret shefter
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June 24, 2017
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If you like Allan Sherman even a tiny bit, you will enjoy the heck out of this show. If you've never heard of Allan Sherman, you're in for a treat. Linden Waddell has an excellent voice, but beyond that she really knows how to sell the humor in Sherman's parodies. Accompanist Marjorie Poe is extremely talented, but on top of that the touches she adds to certain numbers are just wonderful. (I won't spoil the details here.) Highly recommended....
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