EgoManiac - A Poetic Incantation

Wonderful piece of work. Brought up a lot of emotional recall from past loves so well staged acted ever1 was on point and fluid it was highly enter tsing with some great humor. ... full review

very strong performances from an ensemble cast. I most enjoyed and related to the one on one conversations that were interspersed throughout. this is a piece that would not have succeeded without 100% commitment from each of its performers - luckily it got that and more. ... full review

Beautifully choreographed exploration of a relationship. The movement that the performers achieve is amazing. The diverse cast perfectly capture the multifaceted aspects of the central characters personalities as they explore a new relationship, which is built on the foundation of past pains. Highly recommended!... full review

Wow, what an amazing piece of theatre! EgoManiac is visually stunning and the story is beautifully written. Bold, brave and heartfelt, the entire ensemble works so well together and with such commitment that it's simply wonderful to watch. From start to finish, these young actors had me at the edge of my seat and gave me so many feels. This is a MUST-SEE show at the Fringe. A true gem!... full review

Egomaniac is a metaphorical journey of love and self discovery, performed through the Greek Chorus style. Directed by Jen Derwingson, and written and produced by Paul Moore, Egomaniac is exactly what the title suggests, a play about an egomaniac. The play has 2 main characters, but the 2 roles are performed by 8 actors, 4 men and 4 women. The male role although coming to some realization in the end, came across as cold, heartless, and egomaniacle, driven only by his sexual desires. Then only finding in the end (spoiler) contentment through god. The female character seemed one dimensional. The audience was forced to sympathize with her (spoiler) when it is revealed she was a victim of child abuse. Although the abuse confession was brilliantly... full review

Egomaniac paying homage to the old Greek chorus style theater was very impressive. This is not easy to do. The fluid movement throughout the the play kept the audience engaged wondering what would the group of exceptional actors do next. Basically the actors take the shape of the whole setting whether in a bar bedroom or beach ,the paint the picture of the poetic evolution of man an woman's love . ... full review

Egomaniac is a beautiful, honest, and original play that I had the pleasure of seeing recently. It was very unique way of showing how man and women both go through the daily battle of struggling with ones own ego and the many different voices that the ego has. It mainly focuses on the relationship between one man and one woman who feel they are in love with one another but constantly battle the voices in their head which represent the ego. There are 8 main characters in the play, 4 man and 4 woman who all do a great job in this performance piece. The performance takes you through a roller coaster of emotions some which really hit close to home for me. If you're in a relationship I highly recommend taking your significant other alon... full review

I have to be honest, I did not know what to expect coming into this program. But I was pleasantly surprised. The "poetic incantation" of what could have been a Rom-Com without the comedy was refreshing. Love to see that piece again, when it is developed further.... full review

"Egomaniac" explores male-female dynamics in a very interesting way. The group I went with were all moved and it felt like the play was rippling through us afterwards. I felt that the audience could relate to the conflicting voices we have within ourselves such as the "good" self, the cynic, the inner child that longs to be cared for, the player. We can relate, too, to the phases of a relationship, when it's new and hot, when it's unraveling. The actors were very good. I would highly recommend this beautifully choreographed, very smart production. ... full review

Paul Moore has written a play that is not only fresh and thought-provoking, but healing for the viewer as well. My experience watching this amazing cast perform went from exhilaration, to a "depth of soul" experience within my own heart. I could see myself in all of the performances, to the degree that I laughed at times saying to myself "I can relate"! The writing is lyrical, and at times shocking! You will not leave this show without wanting to discuss it with your significant other for quite a while over dinner! Bring your loved ones. This show is going places. My sense is it's just the beginning of a long run that will cause the viewers to tell everyone they know to see it, and really, more importantly, to FEEL IT. GREAT j... full review