The Best of Craigslist: Live!

Based on the Funny or Die web series of the same name, this collection of verbatim craigslist posts serves as a fascinating kaleidoscope of humanity. The pieces range from relatable to silly to strange. Included in this production is a standard roommate search, a long-haired woman with a grooming fantasy, and a parachute for sale at a steal, though it admittedly failed to open on its last excursion. Each monologue seems hand-selected for its specificity; they could have only been written by the one person who did. While some posters are clearly in on the joke, others can only be absolutely sincere, brimming with a delightful lack of self-awareness. Director John Picks creates some nice moments where the staging .... Please read th... full review

People write damn foolish things on the ol' Craigslist. As a denizen of the Internet and a strong believer in the burgeoning array of experimental fiction coming from it - Amazon reviews, greentext, trolling, Tumblr escapades, ad infinitum - I see nothing wrong with themed shows that cull material from the great expanse of weird that lurks behind a billion computers. That said, it seems to be irresponsible to present a show as fact when some pieces seem too far-fetched to be an earnest offer. Considering no statement was made to indicate the posts were "true" or "honest," I suppose the bases are covered, but I found it difficult to discern whether or not the source material was genuine commerce and not occasionally whimsical. The night I ... full review

Loved it! Perfect stories, fantastic cast. I had fallen in love with Dana DeLorenzo when she was on Craig Ferguson, and she had two classic bits of great comedy worth the price of admission alone. The rest of the cast - just as good! Perfect for out-of-towners interested in seeing a good all-ages Fringe show, and great for Fringe fans looking to see how great LA comedy can be. ... full review

Funny and Frightening. These words came from real humans! Craigslist is a scary place, but this show is all laughs. So well done! A must see!! Dogs and Cats OK. ... full review