Flesh Eating Tiger

Set on a chaotic, work-in-progress set somewhere, Amy Tofte's Flesh Eating Tiger is a borderline absurdist, play within a play, bad romance, that gives us clever glimpses into a world of problematic addictions and co-dependency. I felt the play started out on a slower note, performance and story wise. Trying to figure out the setting proved to be distracting, and absorbed most of my attention in the beginning. Once the play within the play idea was established, and the performances dropped in (which they did beautifully) I felt free to lose myself in the story and entertain the themes it dealt with. Amy, who is also the writer and director, implemented herself as a cast member by sitting on stage in the corner, staying on book and calling... full review

Flesh Eating Tiger captures the heartbreak, humor and also absurdity of what brings two people together in a relationship, especially if those two people seemingly are all wrong for each other. And with the added complication of addiction. Playing with form, setting, and theatricality the piece soars in the questions it raises not only on themes of alcoholism and love but also theatre making itself. How does one tell a story? How does one capture what brings people together? How does one put reason and rhyme to something that is so without logic aka falling in love with an alcoholic? Both Sam Breen and Gabriela Trigo are strong actors. They clearly have a connection to each other. And their moments of sincere honesty in their struggle... full review

In addition to a great title, FLESH EATING TIGER features strong performances by Gabi Trigo and Sam Breen, who tango through writer Amy Tofte's complex weave of time-shifting emotional archaeology. Tofte sends her earnest, hopeful, damaged characters——and the audience——on a heartbreaking relationship roller coaster ride.... full review

A wild roller coaster ride, with fierce acting and sharp observations. Amy Tofte brings us a multi-layered look at a relationship by offering actors who are in-and-out of a play within a play at breakneck speed. As interesting as the craziness was, my favorite moment was the last five minutes, when seemingly all the pretense was done and the two people on stage were relating to one another in a straight-forward manner. I wanted them to have Part II start right then :)... full review

I can not say enough good things about this show. I was on the edge of my seat the entire time. From the story, the play with in a play, the acting, to the direction I was enthralled. Amy Tofte is an amazing story teller and her two actors bring this show to life perfectly. I highly recommend Flesh Eating Tiger. ... full review

For my review, please go to Examiner.com - http://www.examiner.com/article/best-of-hollywood-fringe-12-weekend-four-recap-part-2 ... full review

An incredible piece of writing and acting. Both Sam Breen and Gabi Trigo shine in this dark and multifaceted exploration of a couple's struggle with alcoholism, identity, and desire. This is a narrative written for the modern viewer- you can't be lazy watching this show, which I love. The characters are mercurial, making hairpin physical and emotional shifts as we track them through years of their relationship, with many unexpected twists and turns. Not a show to be missed. ... full review