Ryan Lisman

I am very appreciative of this play for it's unique and bold approach in exploring mental illness. There are a lot of creative aspects and gems that are very evident in the piece, and I think that you will leave the play having become more conscious of the mental health issues that our society faces. The actors do a really good job portraying and honoring the struggles that their characters face, and the writing approaches the characters struggles from a humanistic and empathetic approach. Do che... full review

This show was fucking awesome, it's the gritty, intense, high stakes type of play that I've been craving. The show starts on a high note and never comes down, you can feel the weight of the world on the shoulders for their characters as they desperately try to convince both each other and themselves that they are right, knowing that the determination of who is right can very well be the difference between life and death. The acting is superb, both actors fill their roles with such passion and ene... full review

I really enjoyed Ain't That America, and in addition to being entertaining, it was thought-provoking and poignant. I think it's incredibly important to understand the psychology of perspectives that are different than your own, so being a hardcore progressive liberal, I really appreciated getting to see and better understand the perspective of radical, hate-mongering pockets of the right. The acting is excellent, both actors really commit to their roles, despite all of the consistently heinous st... full review

Scherzo Theatre Company does it again with an incredibly entertaining production that effectively showcases their dedication and mastery of physical comedy. If you like physical comedy, this is an absolute must-see show for you. I can personally guarantee that anyone who sees Yarn will be consistently laughing throughout. ... full review

There were some great moments in The Rental. Some interesting turns and choices occurred that I didn't predict, and the play explores an interesting topic. The acting was really good, and the dialogue is well crafted to allow the actors to really dig into their unique perspectives. I would have liked to have seen the stakes being raised and the character's objectives being slightly stronger, but overall this was an enjoyable play. ... full review

Christian Levatino is an artist that I immensely respect, his passion and conviction are so fiercely evident in his work, and it makes the theatrical experience feel epic. With consistently snappy and witty dialogue, tons of historical nods, and immense stakes, Meantime at Hojo's is a thrill that must be experienced at this fringe festival. Don't worry if you aren't too familiar with the Watergate scandal, the play does a great job of giving you all the information you need. ... full review

There is definitely some interesting elements in play with Converted. The topic is very relevant and important. I personally would have liked to have seen those topics being treated with more weight, but the comedic route that the play took is still a valid option to mock the absurdity of the gay conversion camps. There are some great performances here, and I think it's worth seeing. ... full review

It's great when you can see a play that is totally up your alley, and Penetration really was that for me. I really appreciate the play's willingness to push the boundaries, exploring challenging subject material, and exposing the characters flaws and strengths both in a really complex way. I found the play really relatable, and I imagine most others would as well, it can be really hard balancing your own wants and the wants that everyone else projects onto you and wants you to uphold. There is so... full review

In addition to being an engaging theatrical experience, this play tackles a topic that is really important, we really need to start becoming more conscious of the environment, and particularly water pollution. This play does an excellent job at opening your eyes and giving you the inspiration to care more about the environment. I really recommend this play, the entire cast/crew are all really talented and are also great people off the stage. ... full review

This is one of the best shows I've seen so far at the Fringe, everything about it is so original and interesting. This play was able to implore so much of what's great about experimental/intimate theatre and put it into one piece and then put it's own effervescent charm on top of it all. There were many moments in that play that made me feel really emotional and caring so deeply about the characters, I wanted them all to succeed so badly, which to me is a testament of how good the play does of al... full review