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Balls'ON

cooper bates · July 01, 2018 uncertified reviewer
Surprising show. It's not often you see a performer with the physical talent that Kat has. Balls directs a lens on the journey of her life. Her story is smart, well articulated and funny. Kat is also arrestingly charming.... full review

What I Want To Say To You

cooper bates · July 01, 2018 certified reviewer
Powerful theatre experience. I saw the show with my wife and teenaged daughter. The show communicates all the stages of crisis and is well articulated through a mix of different dance styles including wardrobe changes communicating her emotional journey. So many elements of this play were just so lovely to watch. Even without words I was totally invested into her emotional devastation. The music worked so well with the visuals as well.. I would also like to mention that the casting and c... full review

INGERSOLL SPEAKS - AGAIN!

cooper bates · June 22, 2018 uncertified reviewer
I have to start out by saying, I had no intention of catching this show. I had not heard of Robert Ingersoll and was not in the mood for a History Lesson. Earnest won me over on the hard streets of the Fringe. Every time, the guy saw me he called me out by name. I can not resist kindness. I wish I could listen to Ingersoll speak today, tomorrow and everyday. His life, thoughts and writings are fascinating and contemporary. The mere idea that the Devil has gotten a bad rap in our minds and fo... full review

Alexa, Turn Off Heartbreak

cooper bates · June 22, 2018 certified reviewer
Alexia Turn Off Heartbreak. LOL, even Alexa could not help them. This show chronicles two women who's life seems to be "if they didn't have bad luck, they'd have no luck at all with love." Fortunately for use we get to see how they deal with their love misfortunes. ... full review

Still Life of an Orange and Other Puppet Parables

cooper bates · June 21, 2018 uncertified reviewer
STILL LIFE OF AN ORANGE AND OTHER PUPPET PARABLES is a lovely departure from reality and into a world where joy and wonderment met us at every corner. ... full review

Death of a Mailman

cooper bates · June 18, 2018 uncertified reviewer
Very interesting premise, one of them being, the idea of a mailman playing an Angel, protecting people from bad news. I liked the idea of this play a lot. I loved the set. The most elaborate set decorating I've seen at a fringe. Was not crazy about the performances, as they did not elevate beyond the opening moment, staging was a little flat and limited, but still, both actors managed to serve the script and the story is strong enough to carry. ... full review

STILL

cooper bates · June 18, 2018 uncertified reviewer
Still is a very interesting piece of work. It's well acted, well written, well staged. It moves like it's a dream. Engaging from lights up. the central theme navigates complex interpersonal relationships that take place between a trio of adults. I will say again, the staging is solid and clever. ... full review

UnReel

cooper bates · June 04, 2018 uncertified reviewer
This show, this actor and his existence on stage ponders the really big questions, beginning with the relationship between Eve and the influence that moved her towards knowledge. From that standard the questions seem to get bigger, wrestling with the meaning of life, purpose, and or value. The actor infuses some comedic moments, riddles and a genuine passion to help us all to better understand this journey we share. Be ready to think...... full review

Let There Be Thistles

cooper bates · June 04, 2018 uncertified reviewer
Not sure what to say about this production beyond I admired the artist. Really gave a beautiful performance and was fully committed to the performance. The material itself is a deep and probing meditation. Perhaps it is a moment at which the character is questioning the meaning of his life and the possibility of what magic is and what may or may not be possible. What may or may not be manifested into existence. This play is heady. You will have to work a bit to maintain pace with is as the... full review

KEEPING UP WITH THE PROZOROVS

cooper bates · June 04, 2018 uncertified reviewer
Fun Show. Very entertaining. Lots of witty humor. Solid performances from most of the cast! The show is well done down to the set changes. High production value. Polished. I am not typically into this style of reality tv style narrative, but I thoroughly enjoyed myself.... full review