Billy Ray Brewton

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

REVENGE OF THE ROOTBEER: The Sequel To Night Of The Rootbeer

billy ray brewton · June 20, 2019 certified reviewer
Once, when I was very young - my dog Flip was hit by a car. Unfortunately, Flip didn't die right away. My father found him suffering in the road. And, being a stereotypical patriarchal father figure, he took this opportunity to teach his young son a very valuable lesson. So he walked me to the shed. There, before God - he took his shotgun. We walked back to the road where Flip was dying. He raised his gun and took aim at Flip, who had been in our family for fourteen glorious years. He cocked the ... full review

The Same Room

billy ray brewton · June 19, 2019 certified reviewer
A tight, well-paced, energetic, and engaging piece of theatre that excels in its direction and top-notch performances.... full review

Start Swimming

billy ray brewton · June 19, 2019 certified reviewer
The skill and the precision of the piece is interesting to absorb even when the meat of the material might seem a little suspect.... full review

THE DEATH OF SAM MOBEAN

billy ray brewton · June 16, 2019 certified reviewer
What a weird and wonderful and wacky show that just kept spiraling towards more and more insanity. This was right up my theatrical alley.... full review

Sunbathe in Darkness

billy ray brewton · June 16, 2019 certified reviewer
A clever, geeked out romp through wizarding fan fiction that is actually a front for a potent tale about awkward adolescence and finding your voice.... full review

Jordan Maverick, History Teacher

billy ray brewton · June 16, 2019 certified reviewer
A fun, absurd, ridiculous, and energetic send-up of action films, inspirational teacher films, buddy cop films, and whatever else sticks to the wall. ... full review

How To Adult!

billy ray brewton · June 15, 2019 certified reviewer
The most pleasant surprise I've had this Fringe - a charming and impossibly naturalistic show that never fails to impress with just how 'real' it seems. It feels like you're just eavesdropping on a group of friends for an hour. And it helps that each of these friends is well-developed and engaging from beginning to end. Don't miss your chance to hang out with these five for an hour.... full review