What I liked
The set, costume & prop design are definitely above-par. I sincerely appreciate the commitment to these aspects, especially at Fringe, when many production companies rely on the audience’s imagination for most of the settings.
I must mention Luke Medina’s performance as Imogen. To me, this was the most real, grounded and vulnerable turn in the entire piece. Imogen and her husband Frederick, are brilliantly gender-swapped by Medina and Julia Finch, respectively. They were my favorite duo of the night. Initially Medina presents as a twenty-something fully-bearded male and within moments, his tender portrayal of a middle-aged Brit woman yearning for passion in her stuffy marriage kept me interested throughout.
Kat DeVoe-Peterson’s portrayal of a tea bag is also worth a mention; her performance is sweet and grounded.
Brandon Blum was also great as Bear.
And the campfire set piece was spectacular! Big shoutout to Lex Gernon for scenic design.
What I didn't like
This story could have been told in an hour instead of 90 minutes. Fewer story lines and characters to follow would have made for a cleaner production.
I’d like to see more realistic/vulnerable performances, as many felt over-the-top and played strictly for laughs which had me a little tired by about half-way through.
Taylor Bennett is charming but utterly wasted in a thankless role as the Postal Service.
The production looks good, and sometimes feels good, but simplicity in story-telling would improve it in my opinion.
My overall impression
A lot of very funny moments, a few standout performances, and gorgeously clever production value.
