What I liked
Brett kept the whole audience engaged from the moment he walks onstage. He knows how to work a crowd. I have had experiences with people who are passionate about something and, if I don’t know much about it, I ask them to explain that thing to me and sometimes they do it in a way that makes you feel dumb. Brett DOES NOT do that. Brett explained aspects of baseball that I didn’t know about and did it in such a way that didn’t make me feel dumb- but made me feel like he was welcoming me into this world with open arms. This talent, skill, and knowledge could easily be shown off in a pompous & arrogant way. I have seen it done before. Brett doesn’t do that. He encourages you to feel the love of something he loves and invites you into the world of something he is passionate about in the warmest and most generous way. Also, the use of video for storytelling and comedy were perfect along with the interactions of the (trying not to give away spoilers) other members of the “cast”.
What I didn't like
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My overall impression
Woah. This is by far one of my favorite fringe shows ever. Even though this show is about baseball and someone’s love for the sport, the show does not exclude anyone from itself. If you love sports, if you don’t, if you love baseball, like it even just a bit, or if you don’t- this show will leave you entertained. This show has set the bar very high for one person shows. I was entertained from start to finish (and honestly could’ve sat through a couple more hours of it!).
