What I liked
The entire cast is excellent and fully embraces the absurdity of the show’s premise. And using the trappings of musical theater to provide outlets for self-reflection is particularly inspired. I won’t go into more detail than that because I don’t want to spoil the surprise.
What I didn't like
This is only a critique in the Fringe setting, but the actual running time for the show is closer to 70 minutes, rather than 60. So heads up for any Fringers with tight turnarounds between shows.
My overall impression
Strong Stoic Straitz is a razor-sharp, wildly-funny satire of the manosphere and alt-right culture at large. But as absurd as it gets, Strong Stoic Straitz never loses sight of the fact that these characters are complicated people. Even if their humanity is buried deep, DEEP underneath conservative indoctrination. I appreciated that kind of nuance in a show that is purposefully full of a lot of bluster.
