What I liked
The characters were well-defined and way more than their stereotypes would suggest. Jim shines as the passionate conservative Scott Jensen. Kate Hellen embraces her uber-liberal character without overplaying a single note. Lucie Beeby as the stoic Lindsey Suarez is a lovable foil. Emily Dorsett plays her adorably ignorant character with perfection.
What I didn't like
I wouldn’t change a thing about it.
My overall impression
Jim Hanna is one of my favorite creators at Fringe, and The Mayor’s Debate is maybe his best effort. And that’s a very high bar. His script is witty, smart and, at moments, shocking. He’s assembled a great ensemble who play their parts to perfection. The debate is ultimately secondary to the existential truths they explore. The characters bounce from political discussions to person attacks to topics that should not be talked about in civil conversation. I don’t want to give anything away. Just go see it already.
