Family Fries

With an immeasurably dysfunctional family and a trickling downward spiral that shows no signs of stopping, Family Fries is one of those shows where the burn lingers with you long after the lights go out. With a grippingly twisted script written by Pam Eberhardt, each character had a purpose and a place, and each moment in time that the characters shared together as a family is a true testament to a well orchestrated family drama. As an audience member, you only want what's best for them, but this sadly sick family doesn't want to get better, and in fact, aid each other into their unfortunate demise. The only real positive is the epic record collection and the killer family fries. A stellar cast, as well as great direction. ... full review

Great acting from the start to finish. Loved opening up in the dark with mysterious phone call leading into the story. Main characters go deep and back story comes up clearly. Love the witty banter! ... full review

FAMILY FRIES is a tragicomic exploration of nuclear family trauma and how we relate to it, the characters defining themselves or rejecting themselves by their neglectful upbringing. Three adult children take wildly different approaches, yet all land back in the same hole they sprouted from—though now it may just be their grave. This is an intense, ambitious, and very, very funny play that covers a lot of ground—and the first Fringe show that made me shed tears (the hug). It requires a hefty trigger warning; there’s shock factor to be noted, and some suspension of disbelief in that vein. Brutal and hysterical, it’s not perfect but it doesn’t need to be. There are some emotionally athletic performances on that stage. Highly recommend.... full review

Strange and beautiful ride with dark humor and laughs!... full review

Wickedly funny. Great Performances. Kind of like "Who's Afraid of West Virginia Woolf?"... full review

Family Fries puts the fun in dysfunctional. It’s hilarious with the raw pain that can only happen within family Beautifully Performed with a tight knit ensemble. A must see!... full review

Pam Eberhardt has written a dark, rich take on the current state of the American family and it is sadly and eerily not that absurd. With sharp dialogue, brazen performances, and deft direction, Family Fries is a great piece of theatre.... full review

Was I uncomfortable the entire time? Yes Did I laugh most of the time? Yes Go watch this show and then go get some fries. ... full review

And I thought August Osage County had Family problems, but Family Fries tells Tracy Letts to, "Hold my Beer-" ... full review

This show delighted me. The writing is so incredibly funny, with no shortage of insane decisions made by various characters and situations that hit with so much matter of fact darkness that you cannot help but laugh. A major highlight for me was Pam Eberhardt as Jake, who might be one of my favorite characters I have seen in a piece, ever. Her somehow grounded portrayal of this madwoman is a real lesson in how more rewarding comedic moments can come from playing to truth. Even if that truth is psychotic. That is accurate for the entire cast, by the way — it's extremely well acted across the board. I loved all the characters. ... full review