This is a very well written and directed show. The sequence and length of scenes and songs result in a truly professional pace, which I find to be rare in new, original shows. I loved the cleverness of the whole thing, and the smart, comic writing that actually made me laugh every time it was supposed to. The performances are very good across the board. This show is full of fun surprises from the get-go. Well worth buying a ticket and seeing it. ...
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I'm so happy I got to catch this show! It's definitely one to add to your Fringe scheduled viewing. This fresh young cast does a tremendous job creating a full piece of musical theater from only themselves-- even accompaniment is provided from one dude on a mic in the corner, beatboxing. They deal with the usual tropes of divorce-- heartbreak, jealousy, even custody and alimony-- only since it's set in the 4th grade, it takes what's generally a pretty glum subject and makes it hilarious. I really loved the way they played with the conventions of both hip hop and relationships through the lens of these 9-10 year old characters, which also lends a certain sweetness to it-- though don't be fooled, you'll definitely hear some f-bombs dropped (th...
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The humor in the songs reminded me a lot of Rachel Bloom's work! Smart, edgy, and self-aware. The show did a good job of incorporating elements of a concert into the show, which worked really well. ...
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By turns witty, trenchant and warm, this musical about divorce from the perspective of grade school is definitely worth a look and a listen....
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