Amanda Conlon

Martha Washington Killed A Redcoat

amanda conlon · June 25, 2017 certified reviewer
So fun! I loved this short and sweet comedy. Delightful, engaging, silly and full of laughs. Nice character work across the cast and a fun concept - and YES to the female perspective! I can see this pairing really well in an evening of one-acts outside of Fringe and look forward to seeing more from playwright Corinne Mestemacher! ... full review

Slightly-Off Broadway

amanda conlon · June 25, 2017 certified reviewer
So cute and fun! This cast is a very likable bunch and all shine in this delightful song cycle. Clever parody lyrics covering a nice variety of current topics. Lovely voices and harmonies abound and the joy the actors all clearly share is infectious! I laughed and smiled throughout and left singing several of the catchy tunes ("I Can't Wait to See a Show by Lin-Manuel Miranda" to the tune of Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious is still running through my head!) A very enjoyable show that I hope co... full review

DYSTOPIA

amanda conlon · June 25, 2017 certified reviewer
These ladies SHINE! They are true long-form professionals, making an art form that is extremely difficult appear effortless and seamless while making us laugh the entire time. What I appreciated most was how sophisticated and intelligent their show was. A lot of times when I see improv, the performers just pick the low-hanging fruit for their choices but these ladies were unexpected and even intellectually deep at times which made everything feel much more satisfying. Their technical improvisers ... full review

Quantum Entanglement

amanda conlon · June 25, 2017 certified reviewer
Very sweet and thought-provoking. A charming cast and awesome cat puppetry! Katelyn Schiller's joy is infectious!... full review

Buffy Kills Edward: A Musical Romp

amanda conlon · June 23, 2017 certified reviewer
High notes, high energy and high silliness abound! A fun mashup of Buffy and Twilight with an awesome original score! ... full review

Fuck Tinder

amanda conlon · June 22, 2017 certified reviewer
An engaging and intimate journey into David's search for love and his sexual escapades along the way! Brave and bold, candid and vulnerable, fascinating and heartbreaking. ... full review

A Harmony Boys Christmas

amanda conlon · June 22, 2017 certified reviewer
Thank you, Harmony Boys! What a refreshing piece of theatre! We were laughing before the show even started between their program and the LP cover art in the lobby - proceeded to laugh throughout the entire show - and THEN they continued to make us laugh well through load-out. Who does that?!? Harmony Boys does that. I am SO happy to have been introduced to these guys through the Fringe. Their show is inspired, hilarious, bold, silly, smart, nuanced and outside-the-box. Their writing is cle... full review

DEAD BOYS

amanda conlon · June 19, 2017 certified reviewer
Brilliant! Mesmerizing! Superior! See this show! The script is refreshingly smart and unpredictable and effectively gives voice to so many important issues that need to be heard. The performances are both hilarious and heartbreaking. I most enjoyed Andrew Puente's vulnerability. And Matthew Scott Montgomery may have a new #1 fan, I felt like I could watch him inhabit this role for days - his nuance, his specificity, his groundedness and his razor sharp timing were beautifully enthralling to witne... full review

Ladies in Waiting: The Judgement of Henry VIII

amanda conlon · June 14, 2017 certified reviewer
Solid, strong performances abound! Effective format that gives all of the ladies their historical due and the actresses their time to shine! ... full review

Insuppressible: The Unauthorized Leah Remini Story

amanda conlon · June 12, 2017 certified reviewer
Funny, funny stuff happening at Insuppressible but the show also deals with the serious (and scary) side of Leah's experiences. Great concept that could totally be developed into a full-length piece. Clever writing and catchy music! I look forward to seeing more from this team! ... full review