Bob Leggett
The Maya in Me
bob leggett
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June 22, 2018
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Set in New Orleans, the show shares her story of the conflict between faith and desire, of the hard lessons of love, and the ultimate redemption of the soul by being true to the foundation of her faith. It is presented with clock-like precision and timing, and is truly ready for Broadway and beyond. ...
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Alexa, Turn Off Heartbreak
bob leggett
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June 22, 2018
certified reviewer
Sasha Boggs and Tara Erickson are heartbroken, but they are brilliant comedic actresses as well. They have a way of turning their pain into our entertainment and edification, truly reflecting that laughter is the best medicine. We laugh out loud to their zany antics because we know that we have likewise been through that darkness, and hopefully all come back out into the light. ...
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Confessions of a Hopeful Southerner... In Front of Strangers
bob leggett
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June 22, 2018
certified reviewer
The show takes us through her eight-week class, week by week, as she learns the important lessons about the search for success in the world of acting. We laugh, we get frustrated, we remember similar events in our own lives, and leave the theater refreshed, encouraged and ready to tackle our own dreams. This one is a gem, and Jessica Lynn Johnson has outdone herself in her skillful direction and discovery of Grace’s powerful story....
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Virtual Reality by Alan Arkin
bob leggett
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June 22, 2018
certified reviewer
This amazing show, written by the brilliant Alan Arkin, features two of Glenn’s Extra Mile students, Jeff Elam and Matt Tramel, who are simply brilliant. It takes a special kind of actor to do an entire play in pantomime, and these are two of the best. Their sense of time, their control of their emotions and their lack of fear at the absurd are clearly demonstrated by their performance. ...
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American Conspiracy
bob leggett
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June 22, 2018
certified reviewer
This play presents a plausible explanation, and does it in such a manner that you will leave the theatre contemplating that question. Playwright Benjamin Schwartz and director Matt Richey give us a golden opportunity to witness the possible behind the scenes dealings in this matter. ...
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Jane Austen's Emma Frankenstein
bob leggett
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June 22, 2018
certified reviewer
We loved the fact that they don’t take themselves too seriously, but know how to deliver a show that is fun for the sake of fun without the necessity of having to say anything. The use of 80’s sitcom theme songs, and the amazing cast of mashed-up characters make this one of the most fun times we have had at Fringe. The special guest cameo by French Stewart didn’t hurt either. ...
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God: The Apologies Tour
bob leggett
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June 22, 2018
certified reviewer
It was an appealing opportunity to have the chance to have a face-to-face and intimate meeting with the Creator, so we decided to give it a chance. We are so glad we did, as it turned out to be not one but four opportunities to interact with the God we knew best, or explore the ones we didn’t know....
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Yellow Wallpaper
bob leggett
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June 22, 2018
certified reviewer
This was a difficult play to review. On the one hand, the ending left us with more questions unanswered than we had before it began. On the other hand, the acting of Tatum Langton as Jane was truly wonderful, given the script she was given....
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Mulatto Math: Summing Up The Race Equation In America
bob leggett
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June 22, 2018
certified reviewer
From the amazing original music of writer/performer/star Monique DeBose to the equally amazing accompaniment of Dwayne Augustine on double bass, this show was a thing of beauty. ...
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Charlotte's World or The Lone Terrarium
bob leggett
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June 22, 2018
certified reviewer
Like her previous show, this one was another work of art, encompassing beauty, belief and child-like faith in the story of Charlotte and her desire to fly. Lakeland’s performance was breathtaking, and we were quickly caught up into Charlotte’s World. We really love the closing rhymes she so skillfully constructed, which left us with a surplus of faith in our own abilities to accomplish our dreams. Well done!...
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