Dan Ruth

"Adult Baby-Doll" is Harper-Rose Drummond's tell-all stand-up life journey. This show is a blast! Full of electric energy, "Baby-Doll" is bawdy, hilarious and heart-felt, with some incredible songs, perfectly suited for Drummond's powerful voice. Add Greg Hoffman on the piano, and you have a winning combo - this duo has a chemistry that is undeniable! Both musical and moving, this is a riveting and finely crafted evening of honest, sincere and sexy storytelling! Don't miss it!... full review

Lucas James Nelson's "Angst" details an unnerving, cluttered and very funny inner monologue of imaginative proportions. Performed to the hilt by Spencer Weitzel and Theo Fay, "Angst" is the actor's nightmare for writers, trudging through the land mines of self doubt, ability, one's own worth, and poking fun at the Fringe itself, "Angst" is an all-too short discovery play, leaving this theatre-goer wanting more!... full review

An atmospheric look at isolation and mental health, there's more than meets the eye in "The Delulu Diaries," Lucy Isaula's perplexing and harrowing break-in scenario solo play. Is there someone there or is it delusion? Isaula is both charming and captivating as we watch her unravel and question everything in her life. Be on the look-out for Lucy Isaula in future endeavors as well - she possesses a quiet and admirably magnetic stage presence. ... full review

So much fun from beginning to end, this is a real inspirational, feel-good show! Mary & Margo's chemistry is infectious and sweet, just what we all need these days. More!... full review

Junru Wang is a revelation. Her autobiographical "Body as an Archive" is a celebration of human will against the often brutal authoritarian coaches and mindsets of circus gymnastics. From the streets of Beijing, to the stages of Cirque du Soleil, it's a joy to witness Junru as she finds her way home to her art at last. A powerful, magical and feel-good solo performance experience! ... full review

A truly original and yes, "lusty" musical comedy, based on a book club dedicated to reading romance novels, that magically come to life! "Lustily Ever After" is a hysterical musical romp featuring a magnetic and musically adept cast, with impeccable comic timing and perfect harmonies! This musical has wings!... full review

"Freedom in Limbo" is a disturbing, moving, and necessary autobiographical solo play by Mozhdeh Rahmanzaei. Through her own story, from her early years defending her artistic aspirations in Iran to very unfavorable parents, to her battle for an education in the U.S. and her fight to stay in the country, Rahmanzaei gives a voice to the students silenced in her home country. The show opens with haunting projections of murdered Iranian artists and presents statistics that are genuinely staggering. I... full review

"Roar!" is a wildly original solo performance by stand-up comedian, Holly Shaw. Haunted by the death of her father and her boyfriend's final words, Shaw mines the darker side to find answers in this stunningly beautiful, mystical show. By evening's end, the audience is treated to a riveting, unforgettable and highly entertaining experience! ... full review

Joshua Chamberlain's "The Men Who Drew the Universe" stands out as one of the year's finest pieces of legit theater, and certainly one of its finest plays. Documenting the birth of Marvel Comics, this 90 minute true-life drama explodes with powerhouse performances by its entire cast, including the bombastically brilliant Leif Gantvoort as Stan Lee and the equally masterful Bryan McKinley as cartoon artist, Jack Kirby, as they navigate the pitfalls of contracts, money and ownership rights. Tinged ... full review

R.M. Aranda has created a joyous clown show where an energy/mind-reading "Hoop Alien" visits earth, and with an eager audience, they discover what's wrong and right about this insane world in which we live. Looking into Aranda's eyes is magical and for a brief period of time, you're transported far away from planet earth. This solo clown show, which is still in development by its artist, is as sweet as it is spellbinding. I cannot wait to see what Aranda creates or to see what worlds they visit n... full review