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The Time Machine

Dramatic Theatre · Benjamin McFadden · Ages 12+ · United States of America

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ANDREW HART certified reviewer June 09, 2025
tagged as: puppets · period piece · adaptation · adventure · scifi
One of the best things I’ve ever seen.... full review
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JESSIE H certified reviewer June 08, 2025
Super well executed, great acting, hooked me the whole time! I don’t want to give things away but I thought they made really clever use of lighting and costumes. It was really well staged, and it was a really fun and unique adaptation. ... full review
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SCOTT JAMES uncertified reviewer December 02, 2025
tagged as: Acting · drama · emotion
I loved it & I had a good time watching the show!... full review
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ALARD DUMONT uncertified reviewer August 15, 2025
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TELLY KOUSAKIS certified reviewer June 29, 2025
LOVED this show - inventive and creative, a great watch... full review
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ALEXIS MARTINO certified reviewer June 29, 2025
I loved this adaptation. I know the story well and it was wonderful to see it from a fresh perspective!... full review
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JACK FILSINGER certified reviewer June 29, 2025
This show feels turnkey-ready for Broadway. I was so moved by the storytelling, not just by the individual performances, the direction, the puppetry, or the writing, but by this piece's commitment to telling this story in a way that not only captures the spirit of the Fringe festival, but that captures what theatre can do better than any other artform. There is no need for big effects, stage magic, or stunts. The cast works together with excellent direction and renders a time machine effortlessly with flashlights and umbrellas. The cast hums in harmony to create otherworldly alien sounds that chilled me to my core. And all of it is believable and magical. I disappeared inside that theatre for 90 minutes. The entire cast and crew shou... full review
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SHANNON CORBEIL certified reviewer June 28, 2025
THE TIME MACHINE blew me away. It was executed with absolute precision, from the beautiful textured costumes to the light and sound design to the set pieces — which look like they could be in an acclaimed regional playhouse and not just a Fringe show. Benjamin McFadden's script is whimsical and clever — a truly accomplished adaptation of the original novel. Jessica Erin Martin captivates as the Time Traveler, giving a nuanced performance that is both tender and fierce. The entire cast exudes energy, whimsy, and talent. The puppetry was visually mesmerizing. What a triumph!... full review
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ESME LABELLE uncertified reviewer June 28, 2025
I was excited to see this adaptation as the sci-fi source material is on my top ten list. It is clear that the actors were experienced and talented, beautifully blocked and almost seamlessly executed. As well as the commitment to costume design, use of minimalist chairs and ladder to elevate the blocking and high end puppet work. However, though I tried to like it I just didn’t engage with it. ... full review
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JUANITA ESLAVA BEJARANO certified reviewer June 28, 2025
It was simply amazing! The story was really catchy, the actresses and actors were great and the puppets were extremely moving. From the setting to the details, this play was simply awesome.... full review
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