It's Important to Leave, as well (Feed Your Fringe)

A man is sent to a bizarre acting company that reenacts scenes from his life. This felt like early Durang. The writing is intriguing and funny, the direction impressive, and the performances great. This feels the definition of what Fringe is meant to be- an outside-the-box script handled beautifully. fringeblog.webs.com... full review

You know how you can tell that a song is really good if it gets stuck in your head after just one listen? This play is that good. After seeing it last night, the beautifully-played scenes and poignant questions about our the way we live our lives (as actors and laymen alike) are the first things I woke up thinking about this morning. The script is brilliant – it will engage and surprise you for the entire hour, forcing you to participate in the world of the story. The production as whole creates theatrical experience that awards you for being a live audience; it blurs the line between actor and watcher, making you hyper-aware that you're breathing the same air and living with the same questions. If you want to remember why you love live thea... full review

Exceptional. I wanted more, and yet felt satisfied with where the story was left as well. This story is a beautiful juxtaposition of life as art as life, and how the meaning we find (and leave) in any given situation; the things on which we choose to focus or find important. I just loved it. ... full review

This was simply delicious. I have no idea if it translates beyond the theatre community or anyone whose trade lies in the art of pretending, but I loved it. The script stayed one step ajead and I just enjoyed the ride. Morrison, Marden and their tip top, dedicated ensemble created an Our Town for theatre geeks.... full review

Very very entertaining, heartfelt, and well put together. It's hard to bring an audience into a scene with just two chairs, a table, and a black backdrop, but this talented cast and clever writing, as well as unique use of the theatre space created a fun, impactful atmosphere that left me very satisfied. Highly recommend going and kudos to the entire cast n crew! ... full review

An engaging piece about a man attempting to deal with his past relationship by attending a type of drama therapy. The story is both touching and very funny, often catching you by surprise. Expertly acted by the cast, they pull you in to their characters’ emotionally damaged worlds and then effortlessly switch gears, hitting laugh lines with ease. A unique and cleverly written play, smartly directed by Scott Marden. I highly recommend it. ... full review

Absolutely tremendous. Writer Josh Morrison's script is funny, clever (in the good way), and, above all, beautifully smart; it sheds a winking light on what we as "theater folk" take seriously (or not), all boiling down to what actually affects us (or doesn't) in our "real lives." Please do not consider my overuse of quotation marks and parentheses as any indicator of the sincerity of the show; director Scott Marden does a phenomenal job of making every moment poignant, real, and relatable, and the cast does the same. Please take this vague review as an exercise in not spoiling the plot and as an urgent direction to GO NOW. One show left. See it. Such a satisfying show I had not seen in ages.... full review

Clever, smart, funny, entertaining, and wholly satisfying. Everything I want from any kind storytelling. Especially good if you're a fan of theater (which you are, because you're reading this!). This is right up your alley, I assure you. A self-aware story told by very talented people. It won't disappoint, simple as that.... full review

The thing I most admire about this show is the process around it; I love the ambitious way this group decided to develop a show from scratch after they booked the space for the Fringe. The fact that the show happened at all is impressive, much less that it manages to be as clever, inventive and unusual as it is. I enjoyed the actors throughout, but my favorite moments were actually the charming book-ending monologues from the stage manager, complete with light cues.... full review