Ruby Marez

Hey Mom, Can You Pause the TV?

ruby marez · June 20, 2023 certified reviewer
LOVE LOVE LOVE!!! Easily one of my favorite shows all of Fringe! Ava is hi-la-rious! Lorne Michaels are you reading this??!! I hope so because Ava is so friggin funny and such a gifted writer. Even the premise of someone having a funeral for all their lost hopes and dreams is funny. The execution of this premise was perfection! ... full review

M.A.D.D. About The Boy

ruby marez · June 20, 2023 certified reviewer
HELL YEAH!! This show has: a super funny actor, witty writing, high energy, a fun use of the space, bright poppy lighting scheme and props that support the actor and story they are telling! I loved this show and fell in love with the performer! They brought so many truths and vulnerability about what it is like in today’s dating culture! ... full review

YONIVERSE (formerly: YONI KI KAHANIYA)

ruby marez · June 20, 2023 certified reviewer
Well told and well acted authentic stories from South Asian Womxn that shined light on each of the actors personal experiences including one from a non-hetero storyteller & performer- Thank you for that!! I love how detailed each of them were with their stories and in so many ways that specificity made it relatable. One of my favorite moments was the woman who described how vaginal hair can get stuck on maxi pads! I knew I wasn’t alone and yet was totally validated hearing her give voice to this ... full review

Cherries, Rare & Fair: A Quest for Orgasmic Rainbows

ruby marez · June 19, 2023 certified reviewer
Love love love! So fun and funny! What an incredibly talented cast and delightful use of the space!... full review

Teatro Oscuro

ruby marez · June 19, 2023 certified reviewer
WOW! Spectacular! 3 short plays. Tightly written and powerfully performed! I was so impressed.... full review

Heart of Golden Tar

ruby marez · June 11, 2023 certified reviewer
Drew is clearly a gifted writer! I was very impressed by his writing and his ability to memorize a script that dense with language. ... full review

Hedda Gabler

ruby marez · June 11, 2023 certified reviewer
It is not easy to take an older play and put it in a contemporary setting and costume and have it work but this show did just that! Kudos!... full review

I Can't Indian Good

ruby marez · June 11, 2023 certified reviewer
Great show! Great acting! Great journey! Very funny and fun solo show! Brandon is a solid actor and effortlessly switches from character to character. His body movements and dancing skills are VERY IMPRESSIVE! I laughed a lot and could relate to elements of his story. ... full review

LOVE IS A BATTLEFIELD

ruby marez · June 11, 2023 certified reviewer
The cast has great posse energy! You can tell the ensemble likes each other and that energy is contagious! They played off each other well and there was solid chemistry amongst them!... full review

The Toughest Man In Chicago

ruby marez · July 12, 2022 certified reviewer
One of my favorite Fringe shows of 2022! The acting and writing are top shelf and I found myself wanting to know more about the work and life of Royko! Mitchell is an impressive actor. To create a solo show with heavy dialogue that spans decades of ones life is not an easy feat and Mitchell did it seamlessly! I truly hope this show gets an extended run somewhere. It is excellent! ... full review

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