Narcissus & Echo

Listen up, Hollywood, Writer/Director Elizabeth Lanier has something to say, and you need to hear it. In her 50-minute short, Narcissus & Echo, Lanier takes on global water shortages utilizing Greek Mythology and modern-day PR; but if you think you’re in for an evening of soap-box lectures, don’t worry, the preaching ends at the door. Instead, Lanier lets her playbill do the talking, and the stage do the entertaining… Armed with nothing but a keyboard, a ukulele, and their voices, the cast of eleven work the small stage as a unit, driving a fast-paced musical comedy that keeps you entertained throughout. The story itself is simple enough: Zeus (Rishi Arya) and Hera (Alexa Giuffre), at ends as always, vie for the Water Nymphs talent to mar... full review

Brilliant. The acting, the music, the writing, the use of the ensemble to create the story. Everything was absolutely incredible. ... full review

A beautifully written, staged, and performed musical, Narcissus & Echo will tug at the heart strings, will entertain and delight, and will leave a lasting impression. Incredible ensemble cast, wonderful original music, a must watch for Hollywood Fringe or anywhere in the world should it be available. ... full review

Fucking great! Music: FUCKING GREAT. choreography: FUCKING GREAT. Actors: FUCKING GREAT. Script: FUCKING GREAT. Tight tight show well above the standard of quality for fringe. Id see it again and love to see a larger full production of this. Boat loads of fun!... full review

it was a lot of people on stage yet they still managed to choreograph quite an impressive series of movements. ... full review

This is an amazing, entertaining, and incredibly relevant show. It's creatively and abley performed by the entire cast. Easily one of the Fringe's best this year, don't miss it. ... full review

Loved this show! Brilliantly written and directed with a compelling blend of humor and poignancy, this show creatively retells an ancient myth through a relevant, modern lens. Despite the many characters and minor subplots, I was never confused as to what was going on or who was doing what. And to be honest, I didn't realize it was a musical before I attended but the music was never kitschy or boring, and the acting and singing was superb. Highly recommended!... full review

So. Much. FUN! ... full review

Such a delightful experience. I was blown away by the fun and intelligence and compassion of this musical. ... full review

Delightful! And thought provoking. ... full review