The Annual Meeting For The Society Of Lone Fishermen...

The show hints at a comedy, but with few intentional comic moments it is a lonely nautical voyage indeed.  When our fisherman convincingly lands a plastic fish only to be met with guffaws this caused the vessel to lose power and started listing badly, buffeted by waves of old bar room jokes, to long winded stories about characters we neither care about or believe in. Once the writers's clumsy pandering to a local industry audience swamped the deck I was praying for pirates. The bold moniker of “The Annual Meeting of the American Society of Lone Fishermen Who Have Found Dead Bodies.” must have forewarned theater goers as to the long-winded monologue to come, which was sparsely attended. Fortunately, the skilled lead actor ( un named)... full review

I saw this show with Paul Messenger who plays the affable fisherman. He takes us into his world with wit and wisdom. His journey on this fishing trip takes us to a journey of the heart which Paul so masterfully wears on his sleeve. ... full review

This is a thoughtful tale, and it takes some time to get into it, but it's worth the ride. There are some truly funny moments, and numerous insights about what it means to be a man are tossed off in the most casual manner - yet you find yourself thinking about them later. I enjoyed the jokes, the humor, the self-examination, and the wonderful set and sound effects amplified the fun.... full review

Tom Cook takes you on a delightful ride on his boat full of a lifetime of wit and wisdom in this funny and touching show. Both his performance and Paul Messinger's in this one man show are a catch in the sea of offerings at the fringe this year. You see this play and you hook the big one. ... full review

What a great way to tell a story! The writing was fantastic, taking the audience through an array of recognizable yet unique emotions. The performance by Paul Messinger was grounded in authenticity, delivering humor and retrospection flawlessly. This is a conversation every audience should have...... full review

Saw the show Thursday night with Paul Messinger playing the fisherman and it was amazing--funny, poignant and also very moving. Don't miss this show. ... full review

T.S. (Tom) Cook presents a wonderful blend of comedy, poignancy and discovery through the character of the "Lone Fisherman." It is perfectly executed through the excellent talents of Paul Messinger, who keeps the boat rocking with his humor and meaningful recollections of his life. This is a must see. Buddy Farmer ... full review