Jim Blanchette

A crisp, simply presented piece with dynamic performers. David Foy Bauer embodies John Lennon perfectly. Spencer Cantrell brings nuance to everything he's ever done and this is no exception. Maureen Cleave woos us with her subtle charm. This is a great teaser for the full length play to come.... full review

A hilarious, semi-improvised show about a man pandering to whomever he has to to get elected. Jeff Ahern crafts a ridiculous, but plausible candidate who is just trying to do good. Brilliantly conceived and simply staged, Sylus' campaign is strange and wonderful, and so is his campaign manager. Jeff incorporates every suggestion seamlessly into his story and the audience is with him every step of the way.... full review

For everyone who has every done a Fringe show, Blackboxing is must see theatre. Matt Ritchey sharpens the blade of his years of festival theatre experience and lovingly skewers every wonderfully awkward stereotype. Matthew Martin's fluid direction moves Ritchey from performance to performer with ease. And we should ALL have a stage manager as wonderfully honest as Jim Niedzialkowski, who steps out of the booth to keep it real and bring a beautiful heart.... full review

Robot Teammate does it again. A delightful show of whimsy and silliness, but with a beautiful, heartfelt core. Every performer shows the strength of this great ensemble, especially Dave Reynolds, a veritable ensemble to himself, and Kat Primeau as the strong but conflicted Duchess. However, no one shines brighter than Molly Dworsky. Her wonderful pluck and enthusiasm are worth the price of admission by herself. The score is memorable. (I'm still humming the opening number). Paul Hungerford's ... full review

This ensemble loves the material and each other. They commit to this marvelous script and their tenacity pays off. The women of this company constitute one of the strongest female ensembles I've seen at Fringe. Leading the charge is Vivi Thai, her beautiful transition between awkward role-playing newb to impassioned adventurer is measured and perfect. Susannah Snowden-Ifft, as the perky and adorkable Tilly, expertly tackles the tricky role of geeky sister and fantasy heroine. The core relationsh... full review

It was everything I hoped it would be and more. Bunny the Elf is a delightful character. She's naive but enthusiastic and achingly sincere. Christi Pedigo creates a world where a grown woman believes in the magic of Christmas. When the main character is a bit of dim bulb, you don't expect the writing to be crisp and smart. Go spend an hour with Bunny.... full review

It's deeply personal look into her upbringing in a house that embraces pack structure. But also so much more. Marla Black takes with her for her triumphs and defeats, her thrills and dangers, and her incredible journey to find a pack of her own. Marla's simple charm is disarming, and you are pulled along for the ride. The show was both everything and nothing like I thought it would be. I loved being part of her pack for a little while. ... full review

Lara Repko finds tremendous positivity and humor in this fantastic show about how she got herself into and out of a terrible situation. Her ability to keep it light even as things in her life go dark is amazing to watch. She's a gifted performer, ranging from silly to intense to sublime with a moment's grace. One doesn't think of sweet and strong when describing a performer, but it fits Lara perfectly. Go see it.... full review

Take me out to the ballgame, but only if I can go with Brett Moore. The breadth of his knowledge about the game is astonishing, but his passion for the game is even greater. There are games and prizes, but the best part is Brett's enjoyment in taking you along for an epic ride in his baseball addled brain ... full review

A smart ensemble of talented young actors bring their focus to love in the social media age. Presented in a series of scenes, the show cycles through the trials of young people finding their way in the world. The cast was top notch, with delightful subtle and nuanced performances, none better than the outstanding Ali Pinkerton. But their were no weak links. The strength of the this piece is the well-directed acting company.... full review