What I liked
The funny Gilbert-and-Sullivan parody which popped up out of nowhere near the end of the show. If only the material had all been THAT good! A+ to the venue, too, for its cozy and unique arrangement! Thanks, Sacred Fools!
What I didn't like
Almost everything else—-especially a full hour of whining. Ms Stroll has energy, but not much else to offer a paying audience.
My overall impression
Fringe is A+ in enabling people to showcase their talents at affordable prices. That’s fine—-but anointing shows with awards is something else again. This solo turn might have earned an “Audience Favorite Award” (not from me) but was it “The Best of Fringe”—-times FIVE? Far from it!. Attracted by the awards, I found it to be surprisingly self-indulgent and utterly unsympathetic! Maybe it’s time for Fringe to really emulate the Tonys and appoint a Blue Ribbon panel of judges with judgment. Democracy in the Arts isn’t a very viable idea!
