Terry Anne Holzman

No one is more obsessed with the month of October than Brooke Baumer. The autumn palette, pumpkin bread, and (oh-my-gawd!) Halloween cause her to squeeeeeeal in delight. Brooke’s also a fanatical planner; so when she decides she wants a second child, why not give birth during her favorite month? Things go pretty well in that direction…until they don’t. A unique (and true) solo show about motherhood and letting go of things that don’t really matter. The story flows with ease and at a good pace... full review

One of the ten Fringe Scholarship winners (awarded to shows that expand and diversify the Fringe community), charismatic comic Sofie Khan grew up with a Mexican Catholic mother and a Pakistani Muslim father in a predominantly Black and Puerto Rican Chicago neighborhood. Such a multi-culti stew makes for a deliciously funny and poignant solo show. Creating a solo show is not easy. It takes more than having a charismatic performer and good story. Sofie adds projections, a rap song, impersonatio... full review

Not all of Fringe can be fun-and-games. Audiences (like me!) adore fun but we also want theater that helps us to understand what’s going on IRL (in real life). This excellent, thought-provoking world premier ensemble drama was inspired by the 2016 shootings at the LGBT Pulse nightclub in Orlando on “Latin Night” in which 49 (mostly Latino) people were murdered by a single gunman. The play explores how “fundamental belief systems can give a perverse inspiration to the execution of hate in the na... full review

When I was handed a bright pink poncho and a condom---branded with the show name---along with the program featuring a photo of the star dressed as a giant, fluffy herpes lesion, I immediately thought "ahhhh, I'm at the Fringe." I use the word "branded" intentionally because that's how Cherise Pascual (aka "Cherry Cola") the high-octane star and writer of this solo show felt after being diagnosed with herpes. She tells her story with courage and laughter and we take the journey from self-hate... full review

This well-acted one-woman show was adapted from a 1926 feminist novel: "Lolly Willowes: or the Loving Huntsman" by Sylvia Townsend Warner and its message is just as relevant 91 years later. (And Lolly's appeal for a "life of one's own" came three years before Virginia Woolf called for her own room.) I was drawn in by Lisa Wyatt's lovely performance and the supernatural dimension of her family's voices emanating from a cathedral-style radio, but the play feels too short. I hope it can be expande... full review

Liked the cockroach concept more than the relationship drama. Would like to see a 45 minute show of just the cockroach riffing on life and those "buttery toast crumbs"....... full review

I love the Fringe because of shows like "The Truth". Those that try for something unique even if they fail. And for me "The Truth" failed. Yes, the performance was "outside the box" because "The Truth" literally took place on the streets of Hollywood. However, it did not amount to much. Lots of build up for no payoff. It started out cool, asking if we six "test subjects" wanted to "learn the truth" which we all nodded 'yes' to. Then we were instructed to use our Smart Phones to access the "... full review

Jennifer Kenyon has mad skills--as a performer, writer, rapper, scarf dancer and ukulele player! "Aurora and Larry" is a unique and breathtaking solo show about two siblings who grew up on a commune with dysfunctional parents who internalize that experience in very different ways. It is unique, funny and heartbreaking. Mesmerizing from start to finish. I hope it gets an extension so more people can see it. Brava Jennifer! Highly recommend!... full review

Deana has such an engaging stage presence. She's a seasoned solo artist and commands the stage with her truth. She drew me into her story of her family from the beginning and my attention didn't waver while she was portraying life with them (the only falter from my pov was bringing an audience member on stage). I really felt I got to know her family, with all their imperfections as well as lovable qualities. She knows how to watch, listen, remember and relate. I esp loved her portrayal of ... full review

Fresh and funny. I really think this show should continue beyond the Fringe and could even be a cable series. The characters are complex, funny and real. I wanted to learn more about them all. The idea of the physical-body cult phenomena (whether spinning, yoga (hello Bikram!!) or some new diet craze) is so very current and Spirit Wheel gets it right....How something that can be empowering and life changing IF used right, but also very sad and addictive when it becomes your whole world. Spi... full review