Billy Ray Brewton

Yes. No. Maybe.

billy ray brewton · June 27, 2019 uncertified reviewer
A well-written, well-staged tale of what we'll do to get what we want, mired by its tired, outdated, and ridiculous notion that gay men are predators who only want to seduce younger straight men. ... full review

The Last PowerPoint

billy ray brewton · June 25, 2019 certified reviewer
A spectacularly weird and plotted tale of capitalism, corporate greed, and American values, with the aloofly charming Ben Nicholson leading the charge.... full review

Aristophanes' The Birds

billy ray brewton · June 24, 2019 uncertified reviewer
An interesting take on a classic tale featuring some spirited performers going 'all in' on a very specific vision that sometimes flies and sometimes nosedives. ... full review

Lincoln 2020

billy ray brewton · June 24, 2019 certified reviewer
After reading some less than hospitable reviews about this piece, I tried to go in with an open mind. Thank goodness I did. What a riot this show was. Relevant, hysterical, well-written and directed. This was a Fringe standout. Any reviewer who objectively disliked this piece must have been watching a different show. ... full review

Ride or Die: The Hip-Hop Musical

billy ray brewton · June 24, 2019 uncertified reviewer
The most pleasant surprise I've had this entire Fringe. I was smiling from beginning to end. Well-written, well-directed, and deftly acted by a group of insanely energetic performers, some of whom don't get nearly enough opportunities to show what they can do on a stage. ... full review

The Mayor's Debate of Tranquility, Nebraska

billy ray brewton · June 24, 2019 certified reviewer
A fast-paced, engaging, non-stop laugh fest that goes in some dark, unexpected places and winds up having more weight than I ever expected. ... full review

Sex With Strangers

billy ray brewton · June 23, 2019 certified reviewer
A fantastically engaging two-hander about the price of fame and the depths to which we'll sink to achieve it. Featuring two dynamic and powerhouse performances by Jake Ferree and Melissa Center, "Sex with Strangers" is constantly defying your expectations. ... full review

Butcher Holler Here We Come!

billy ray brewton · June 22, 2019 uncertified reviewer
One of the most creative and absorbing uses of a Fringe space I've ever seen. Utilitarian in every way except the storytelling which is lush, powerful, and beautifully claustrophobic. It's a haunting piece. ... full review

45 Milligrams

billy ray brewton · June 22, 2019 certified reviewer
A short, tight, sweet little fever dream of a brain teaser that is equal parts "The Three Stooges" and "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest". It's proof that shows don't have to be long to be substantial. ... full review

This Way Yonder

billy ray brewton · June 22, 2019 certified reviewer
A complex and affecting tale with a skilled attention to detail in terms of time and place. The show really evokes a lot of authentic emotion, and the result is something purely theatrical. ... full review

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