blackboxing

cabaret & variety · imaginary reality · Ages 15+ · United States of America

world premiere
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Review by EMILY CLARK

June 17, 2019 certified reviewer
tagged as: blackboxing · one man show · comedy

What I liked

I was weeping with laughter during the “Smelly Like a Turkey” song, and was bombarded with emotions I did not anticipate at the end. Major props to longtime Fringer, Jim Niedzialkowski, whose comic timing was impeccable. The interpretive dance of depression was also a highlight for me.

What I didn't like

If I had to nitpick, I would say there were a couple songs and moments in the middle that lagged a bit for me.

My overall impression

I’ve known Matt Ritchey for a while, and I’ve seen many of his Fringe shows. I can absolutely say, without a doubt, that this is the best thing I’ve ever seen him do… and he directed my own one-woman-show!! Both parts hilarious and heartbreaking, this show is everything you love/hate about Fringe shows packed into a 45 minute piece.

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