Brendan Scannell

Actor, Writer "The Abyss" HF 2026

D.A.F.U.Q. – Dating Advice For Useless Queers

brendan scannell · June 28, 2026 certified reviewer
A winning, captivating performer blending comedy with real moments of storytelling, lov philosophy, and poetry. So glad I got to see this show before the end of the festival and can’t wait to see where it goes next!... full review

if not numbers

brendan scannell · June 28, 2026 certified reviewer
Like if imogen heap and Stephen Sondheim had a baby. Beautiful vocals, intelligent, and a full-throated and much needed defense of the human brain as enough, as complete. Bravo and excited to see where this goes next!... full review

Reservoir Dolls: The Whole Bloody Affair

brendan scannell · June 28, 2026 certified reviewer
Loved the whole bloody affair. Polished, dynamic, funny, and a killer ending. For fans or enemies of Tarantino alike!... full review

ShotzLA: An Exquisite Corpse

brendan scannell · June 27, 2026 certified reviewer
Really fun show brought together by collaboration and great energy. A fun theatrical experiment that is what fringe is all about... full review

Adult Baby Doll

brendan scannell · June 25, 2026 certified reviewer
I loved this show so much. Harper is a star comedian, so at ease up there, with great vocals, yes, but what makes this show so special is her storytelling and fearlessness. She stares down the darkness and floods it with humor and light. See this show!... full review

PartyBoy

brendan scannell · June 25, 2026 certified reviewer
A truly unique experience and unlike anything I've seen at fringe so far. Breaks the form of what a show is and invites the audience into a gentle and loving social neurosis. Like playing a cozy game interjected with dance and poetry.... full review

Sister Bernadette Runs the Light

brendan scannell · June 23, 2026 certified reviewer
I loved this show. Full of joy and playfullness, Indiana radiates warmth and invites the audience to cheer and celebrate Sister's successes and attempts at comedy. A winning performance and a fun dynamic between the two characters.... full review

Frank Sriracha: Home is Where the Stage Is

brendan scannell · June 23, 2026 certified reviewer
Really fun clown show with one moment of collective crowd surfing that was was both beautiful and bizaree ... full review

Begging for Love

brendan scannell · June 22, 2026 certified reviewer
A heartfelt and winning exploration of yearning for connection and love by a gifted physical comedian and lovely vocalist. ... full review

Don’t ask Don’t tell

brendan scannell · June 21, 2026 certified reviewer
This show felt so geared toward making the audience feel JOY and community in stupidity, and then out of nowhere hits you with two artful, funny, deep stories about seeking meaning and belonging. I’m joining up!... full review

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