What I liked
A scorpion asks a frog to carry it across a river. The frog hesitates, afraid of being stung by the scorpion, but the scorpion argues that if it did that, they would both drown. The frog considers this argument sensible and agrees to transport the scorpion. The scorpion climbs onto the frog’s back and the frog begins to swim, but midway across the river, the scorpion stings the frog, dooming them both. The dying frog asks the scorpion why it stung, to which the scorpion replies "I couldn’t help it. It’s in my nature!” Playwright Spencer Green, (loved his BUMPERSTICKER musical in the 2016 Fringe Festival) has adapted this fable for The 6th Act. However, even with excellent actors Alex Parker and Christine Sage, four crossings with almost the same dialogue grew tiresome.
What I didn't like
Have new and fresh dialogue on each crossing.
My overall impression
Felt like a charming ten minute play stretched to one hour.
