What I liked
Because it is written in a very unique voice and deals with some complex ideas, I needed a little time to immerse myself in the play. There are a few parts that could be shortened to make slope game to the action faster, in my opinion.
What I didn't like
My overarching thought is, “How can a joke involving words make me feel things?” Unaware of the adventure that was ahead, I inquired. Meaning, acceptance, and being comfortable with one’s own identity regardless of how others perceive one are the themes of this subtly profound, emotionally charged, and humorous show. See this show if you’ve ever wanted to laugh your way into contemplating the terrible truths of life.
My overall impression
Matthew Henniger performs the fine balancing act of being grounded while simultaneously dealing with words questioning their own meaning in his work, which verges on absurdist craziness yet always leads the characters to a conclusion. Although the entire cast was excellent, Jess Bernal’s portrayal of Road and Ted Femrite’s portrayal of Chicken stood out. Femrite displayed the highest level of character devotion that I have witnessed during Fringe. What really got under my skin were the words printed on the shirts and the fact that they were reversed on the back.
