My overall impression
Living next door to a voice-over artist, I’d heard tales of the craziness of this portion of the industry. But nothing I’d heard from my neighbor prepared me for the incredibleness of this performance.
Bill Ratner has been involved in the industry for most of his life, coming from a home where his dad was an ad executive for General Mills and helped personify the image of Betty Crocker for the world.
Ratner has a way of bringing those images in his head into perfect focus so that the audience can literally read his mind.
The performance covers the gamut of emotions, from neglect, jealousy, greed, loss, joy and contentment. The musical score of Vince White adds the perfect undertone to the magical words of Ratner.
I laughed and cried, experienced the grief of losing first his mother, then his brother and finally his dad, and the joy of coming to terms with his life and profession.
The sold-out audience was spellbound throughout the entire performance. This is definitely one of the best shows of the Fringe, and should NOT be missed by ANYONE!
