Banana Man LIVE

Very funny, lively, clever, and ultimately moving.... full review

Contextualization of gender identity through the metaphor of literal fruits is such a genius, simple and effective function, honestly I’m surprised it hasn’t been done already. Ari has taken a deeply passionate and kind approach to education, exploration and entertainment about to give an entirely unique stage for trans experiences to be seen and heard. This show is a delight, whimsical and fun! It very sneakily draws you into Banana’s world as he explores a world that turns out to be very different than what gave security and peace of mind to him as a boxed fruit. Banana Man Live is a gentle, but unyielding concept at that gives the audience no choice but to find themselves in a (or several) character(s), in such a unique way. The wr... full review

A whimsical delight of a show. Ari is an engaging and talented performer. A sweet and very fruitful way of dissecting the gender binary and encouraging people to talk about it. A charming and hugely enjoyable show.... full review

The kind of art that makes me not only want to create more art myself but reminds me just how powerful art can be. I could start listing out all the little things I loved (the pronunciation of straw-ba-berry will live in my head rent free for the rest of time, for example) but I'd just be listing out pretty much the entire show. ... full review

Banana Man Live creates a whimsical world that uses humor and absurdity to explore what it feels like when you don’t fit neatly into the boxes around you. ... full review

Cute, silly, and honestly heartwarming, Banana Man Live packs a punch in such a short time -- and creates a unique way of telling a timely story -- and I had such an amazing time not only experiencing this show but even learning to boot! What a fun time!... full review

Had a great time. Simple but effective queer allegories with a super engaging performance from Ari! ... full review

This show was like sitting in the middle of a cartoon world, in the best way. It was fun and delightful with the perfect amount of silliness. ... full review

Incredibly unique, wholesome, and relatable - writer and magnetic performer Ari Fromm teaches their audience “pupils” an important lesson about identity and inclusivity through an animated, larger-than-life performance that transports you to the wild and colorful world of Fruits. The type of show you come to Fringe to see! ... full review

What a weird, fun, funny show that really tugs at your heartstrings at the end...... full review