Lamprey: Weekend of Vengeance

For fringeview.com. Genre-parody is a staple of the Sacred Fools long-running late-night show Serial Killers where this show was born. Peter Fluet has refined his run of episodes into an hour long comedy that can more accurately mimic the structure of the shows that he is skewering. Carrie Keranen plays Lynn Alvarodo, a manically hard-working cop whose partner has just been killed. She has a long-suffering husband (Pete Caslavka) and a father who is also her boss (Peter Fluet). The "Lamprey" of the title is the nickname that Lynn thinks she should be known by, a running gag that pays off. Keranen is a whirlwind, completely fearless physically, she propels herself through a succession of TV length scenes; each twist in the satisfyingly-conv... full review

Like a lamprey, it holds on to your laughter and doesn't let go.... full review

An unbearably hilarious, fast-paced slap in the face of comedy.... full review

This may be the best show I've seen at Fringe. The jokes-per-minute ratio in this thing ... full review

Lamprey: Weekend Of Vengeance is a fast-paced, energetic, in your face show filled to the brim with comedic genius and hilarity. I honestly can't remember the last time I laughed so hard. Peter Fluet's writing is spot on and to put it simply: brilliant. The entire ensemble is perfectly cast with the incredible Carrie Keranen leading the way. Seriously, Carrie Keranen is an unstoppable force and so insanely talented! This is one show not to be missed at Fringe. One of my favorites this year for sure!... full review

Incredibly funny- laughed the whole way through. The actors are wonderful and a complete delight! I was so impressed by the acting and the writing that really couldn't have been pulled off with anyone else performing..I was blown away... full review

Lamprey is an over the top, outlandish, buddy-cop gone wrong thrill ride. It is non-stop and the gags come fast and furious. There are so many aspects of this play that wouldn’t work if the cast weren’t 100% committed to the outrageous mannerisms and circumstances they find themselves in. Director Victor Isaac has cast this show beautifully, so instead of coming across as absurd, Peter Fluet’s script comes across as funny. Much of this is thanks to the indomitable performance of Carrie Keranen in the leading role of Lamprey and Pete Kaslavka in the role of her husband, the quintessential straight man. In a world of explosions, yelling and betrayal he is the quiet reminder that Romp and Roll is in the morning. If over the top camp is not your... full review

BEST. OF. FRINGE. Titus #2. Writing. Directing. Acting. Holy sh-- the ACTING! Wrong. Incredibly wrong. Offensive. SOOOOO so silly. How far can people go, you have NO idea. Precision Idiocy! Bewildering Buffoonery. Genius Humping. Hunky hunky dudes. Sexy ladies. This was my absolute favorite show at the Fringe! GO SEE IT!!!! Carrie Keranen is beyond reason. BEST PERFORMANCE!!!! How does she do all those things?! With her body...?! I didn't know you could mount so many different men on just three chairs! She made the most incredible shapes with her body, on men! The entire cast!!! BEST ENSEMBLE!!!! A well-lubrucated machine. Firing on ALL cylinders. A play where EVERYONE shines and dazzles you. E... full review

Its so hard to make stupid funny without just being stupid...and this show does it! So stupid funny!!!... full review

Fun, raunchy, and well-crafted. Fast paced humor and great physicality drive this show. ... full review