What I liked
The cast have amazing onstage presence and chemistry! All the teenage girl angst, especially the comedy of one having a crush on a dead dictator! The blocking was really good when it came to showcasing the different conversations between the cast members. The slow-mo outburst towards the end was the funniest scene I’ve laid my eyes on in Fringe.
What I didn't like
I think some of the monologues can be shorter for the show to be tighter.
My overall impression
Queen Bee felt like a flashback to the giddiness, wholesomeness, and awkwardness of teenage girlhood. It was a wildly creative show. Who knew that talking to your future self, stealing gum, hiding in a utility closet, and standing up to a bully could be so satisfying to watch? Angie and Simone’s friendship felt so real. Virginia/Stalin’s characters were a real treat to witness. And you’d love/hate Katie-Kate. Interesting turn of events from the OG source material.
