Angst

This show captures anxiety with unsettling accuracy and unexpected humor, turning spiraling thoughts into something theatrical and alive. Relatable, honest, and quietly devastating in the way it recognizes exactly what it feels like to be inside your own head. Great performances from the actors! ... full review

This was one of my favorites at fringe. The direction was thoughtful to the theme of the material which was relatable and engaging. The writing was fresh and the breaking of the 4th wall gave that extra bit of humanistic connection that added depth to the story. ... full review

LOVED THIS SHOW!!!! Brilliant writing and phenomenal acting. Truly fantastic experience overall. ... full review

A fantastic show with great direction and clear chemistry between the actors. Spencer and Theo delivered strong performances that felt authentic and grounded, making for a very compelling show. They kept my attention throughout and left me wanting a longer version of the show! ... full review

One of my favorite shows at the fringe. I want to see this play further developed into an hour or longer. I was thinking about the show's themes long after the curtain call. We can be our own worst enemy and with that observation, how do we remain self compassionate - especially when it comes to being vulnerable when creating (writing in this case). I really wanted another 30 minutes to this show. It is a perfect example of a fringe show that starts as an idea, gets unpacked and then when exposed to an audience there is further discovery, excitement and creation. The acting and directing was solid. Theo, Casey, Lucas, Spencer and the whole Angst team really had me leaving wanting more.... full review

A powerful, cathartic look at facing your worst enemy - yourself. Using an ever-present roommate to represent the insecurities and negative thoughts that hold us back, Angst personifies our deafening inner voices of self-doubt. Deftly directed by Casey Buxton-Dean and expertly handled in the hands of Spencer Weitzel, this show is an emotionally raw, painfully relatable experience of facing your demons during the creative process and what, if anything, is left of you when they're gone. ... full review

This is a beautiful meta-comedy about life that I think we can all relate to. The script by Lucas James Nelson is wonderfully self-aware and relatable, with an added bonus of being beautifully self-depricating of itself and the festival it's a part of. Luca's writing is sharp, funny and personal. Sharp directing by Casey Buxton-Dean gives this fourth wall breaking show a really grounded feel, something that's not easy to pull off when there's this much conversation. The stars, Spencer & Theo, are magnetic. The crowd work makes each show a little different, but their connection to each other is what draws you in. I've seen Spencer in multiple shows, and have had the pleasure of him perform in one of my own, and he's truly one of the gre... full review

Like shotgunning a can of lightning!... full review

Beautifully executed. In an other actor’s hands this would be a hard show to watch, but Spencer Weitzel uses a masters level of precision, weaving humor and pain. You can’t help but laugh and rediscover your faith in humanity. ... full review

Let's confront your crippling anxiety in 30 minutes! Angst is a fun, breezy two hander anchored by strong performances from Spencer Weitzel and Theo Fay and guided with deft direction by Casey Buxton-Dean. A wonderful short entry this Fringe.... full review