The Arsonist of Venice

A gripping story and amazingly strong performances by the entire cast. ... full review

Every once in a while at Fringe one stumbles upon a bit of greatness like a prospector falling into the mother lode. "The Arsonist of Venice" is just such a treasure. It restores my faith in humanity. Which is odd, because one of its main interests is in the illumination of the darkest parts of ourselves. Hatred and revenge, for example, get their day in the sun. But the play is so brutally unflinching, and so funny at times, that it seduces us into searching our own hearts for that elusive line between good and evil.... full review

This is an ambitious show. So much to be thought about. The story was very dense with emotions and information. I enjoyed the writing and the acting. I love to watch dramas unfold and this did not disappoint. ... full review

The Arsonist of Venice explores our relationship with people, place, and emotions in an action-packed play. The main character, interpreted in a stellar way by Blake Shields, is a deeply troubled pyromaniac novelist that is seeking revenge for a crime committed in the family decades ago. Joe, his adoptive brother, is a down-to-earth, responsible, and emotional history professor that desperately wants to reconnect with his formerly imprisoned brother. Marie, Robertson's Girlfriend, seeks the love and attention she didn't get from her Hollywood parents. The Arsonist of Venice captivates, entertains, and shocks. I recommend it.... full review

The cast was great! The performances were so so so good! The writing was also fun and smart and delicious, gave them a lot to bite into!... full review

Amazing theater experience... full review