David Pavao

FRANKEN'S A.I. is wonderfully inventive and even more beautiful to watch. I loved the combination of historical facts about Mary Shelley and Lord Byron mixed with the modern take about artificial intelligence. ... full review

I loved Sam Ditto's I QUIT! very much. Sam's journey of navigating all of her survival jobs is something that every performer can relate to. Sam manages to avoid the cliche of asking the audience for sympathy, but rather she gets them to truly see and hear her through her humor and catchy lyrics.... full review

Poignant and universal story of finding peace with one's image and place in the world amongst a country going through its own identity crisis. ... full review

Mary Basmadjian's touching and hilarious solo show is a masterclass in storytelling and character work. ... full review

A wonderful and in depth look inside the personal life of one of Hollywood's most legendary performers, Marlene Dietrich. I have seen the premise before in other solo shows about real people where they are speaking to an unseen biographer to move the story forward, but it worked very well in Queen Of The World. ... full review

John Seeman's solo show, Girlfriend Wanted, is a unique story indeed told with honesty, humor, and heart. ... full review

Janora McDuffie's powerhouse performance is the star of this production. Janora's script touches on so many important topics; race relations, Black Lives Matter, sexuality, family struggles, etc. Yet, in the hands of such a dynamic storyteller, the audience was with her at every turn. Earth, Wind And Car Fire is one of the best shows I have seen at this year's Fringe. ... full review

Carsen Schroeder brings us an intimate and very personal story of a young woman's struggle to stay connected to her family during a trying time in dealing with another family member's mental health issues. Carsen's effortless transitions helps move the story along. Unexpected humor eases the tension when needed. ... full review

Shelley Cooper is a masterful storyteller. Her unique style transcends solo theatre and transports her audience to a specific time and place. In a word...mesmerizing.... full review

A fantastic premise for a play. A simple use of props, graphics and audio clips in this intimate space is all that is needed to make this story leap off the stage and into our hearts. Richard Lucas' rich vocabulary adds to the story almost as another character. ... full review