What I liked
McKinnon is a multifaceted performer who seamlessly inhabits multiple characters throughout the 60-minute show. He shifts between voices, physicality, gestures, and facial expressions with such effortless precision that you find yourself completely absorbed — convinced you’re watching an ensemble cast rather than a single actor commanding the stage alone. His characters traverse the full spectrum of human emotion, from raw anger and quiet sadness to unbridled joy, disbelief, and crushing disappointment. I was also struck by his use of a newscaster character as a narrative thread, guiding the audience through a decade of pivotal moments in American history —elections, political upheaval, and the ever-looming presence of Trump. It’s a clever framing device that anchors the show in a recognizable timeline while giving McKinnon’s commentary a sharp, (and funny) journalistic edge.
What I didn't like
Given the nature of the Fringe Festival and its inherent time constraints, a 60-minute runtime is understandable, but McKinnon’s work leaves you wanting more. A 90-minute version would give each line and beat the room to breathe and truly resonate.
My overall impression
While the title is “6/10,” the show itself deserves a solid 9/10, a testament to McKinnon’s extraordinary ability to leap between characters and emotions with remarkable fluidity.
