Riot Grrrl Saves the World

This show was so much fun to watch. It took me back to my grrrlhood in so many lovely and unexpected ways. I would totally go see this again. Afterwards, me and my home girl rocked out to Sleater Kinney, in my Mom's white Volvo station wagon (it's Fringe and we needed a really big people/sets/props hauler), and talked about what it was like to be those kind of teenaged girls. The things I loved in this were the live music, the zine artwork, the romance of it all, the use of space, and a fair chunk of the monologues that felt inspired by zine articles. I loved this. Felt very cinematic. I left wanting more. Thanks for telling the story of grrrls like me. Much appreciated. ... full review

Perfectly cast, this show delves into the world of teenage girls. The cast does a great job representing the thoughts of young women struggling to find their own voice. The zine artwork and projections complement the show nicely. Highlights include a mid-show band performance by the cast. I wanted to know more about the backstory of the characters. There are so many interesting stories to tell in the lives of the characters on stage. ... full review

I had a terrific time at this show! It was terrifically theatrical - by that I mean they weren't fettered by a false naturalism, but utilized direct audience address, slide projections, a punk song interlude, intermixed with some warm, funny and wrenching character moments. By the end, you love all these riot grrls and want to come to their meetings and help start the revolution. Highly recommended - catch it if you can!... full review

A timely story show featuring a very talented cast. Saturday's preview featured an unscripted moment that only the magic of live theatre could provide. At one point, the band performs an original song live on stage. The speakers failed (as tech is wont to do at Fringe). Instead of letting it throw them, the girls said, "fuck it, we're going acoustic" and rocked the song anyway. Not only was it one of the most Fringe moments I'd ever seen, but one of the most pure punk rock. Bravo.... full review

Wonderful hour show. Very empowering to the female and calling out some obvious stigmas that usually avoid the question 'Why DO we do or say what we do when referring to the ladies.' A definite add to your evening at Fringe. ... full review

Scott Marden is a genius. You can give him any script and he will make an enjoyable show out of it. Dana Leigh Lyman is a fantastic producer. I hope to work with both of them one day. ... full review

I really enjoyed Riot Grrrl. The story and the concept really reminded me of my days as an idealistic youth fighting for what I believed in. The script really sucked me in. The acting was terrific. Darla (Poonam Basu) was especially extraordinary. Her rendition of a young, confused Jehova's Witness was not only believable, but captivating and hilarious. Harriet (Tiffany Mo) did a great job playing a young, angry, rebellious girl with an allowance. Her "I hate everything" line brought down the house. Joslyn (Zoe Lillian) was excellent as an optimistic idealist and did a great job improvising when technical difficulties arose. Last but not least, Steph (Emma Servant) was a powerful leader of the crew. Her energy was infectious and her perform... full review

I've been recommending this show for a week, so I should probably actually write a review. Oh my god, it gave me so many feelings. SO MANY FEELINGS. It's really rare for me to turn my critical brain off during a play, but this one swept me up. I wanted to dig put my old zines, call my high school girlfriend and protest something. Great use of projections, strong performances, one thousand feelings.... full review

I really enjoyed this show. Well performed, well directed, well written. Did we really wear that much plaid in the '90s? (YUP.) Go see it, before it's gone. ... full review

Another great Fringe showing from Will Play for Food, Riot Grrrl Saves the World will be a hard one for a lot of people to describe accurately, but I would like to give it my best shot: referencing this show to any of the films dedicated to a punk-rock upbringing doesn't really do it justice, as this play out-punks the lot of them. The setting is as stripped-down and raw as a dive-bar venue and the play focuses tightly on it's stars. This not only props up the "this is who we are" punk ethos that is so well represented here, but is a great chance for the incredibly talented cast to shine. Though all of the performances are strong, Zoe Lillian and Emma Servant stand out amongst the four, with Lillian giving an absolutely convincing performan... full review