Academia romance meets the Dark Pictures anthology, Kate Shaefer’s ambitious debut packs a lot of plot and characters into its short runtime, and while the story may be better suited to a screenplay, miniseries, or interactive format, it’s still an entertaining show. There are moments of good dramatic tension and some really witty dialogue, but the need to push the plot forward (again due to the constraints of the runtime) doesn’t let us spend much time getting to know the characters deeply. Desp... full review

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I really loved this show. The writing was sharp and intentional. The acting was lovely, nuanced, and heartbreaking. The transitions between past and present were seamless. Wonderfully done all around. ... full review

Engaging, well written, entertaining... full review

Dana Schwartz is a masterful actor/writer. Huen perfectly wry and cynical. Very funny show. She and Huen are great foils for each other, and evoke the love of stand up comedy in all of us 🥰... full review

Michael Dukakis is brilliant! Punish Me delivers a powerful depiction on relationships while pursuing a career in the entertainment industry. The Hollywood Dream. The cast were sensational and I was also very impressed by the tempo of the play. I believe we will be seeing more great works in the future from Michael as an actor and writer. ... full review

Character rap battles featuring characters from other Fringe shows in a SUPER fun atmosphere. Going to The Smokeout feels like going to the best house party EVER: there was a taco stand outside, and everyone got a free taco with their ticket. Then you walk in and you're greeted by the friendliest Front of House person (hi Ashley!). The programming was really smart: in between battles they had performances by hosts Zheryk and Wes, who are both SO talented and play off of each other beautifully. P... full review

A fun mix of realism and fantasy, Somos Aire is a beautiful story of taking care of family and your neighborhood, in more ways than one. As someone who left home to pursue my dreams, this story made me think about the life left behind.... full review

Absolutely charming!... full review

The play’s clever story setting, staging, lighting, effects and the excellently shared focus of the cast’s characters setting up who they are in the story made for a very engaging, entertaining and enjoyable experience!... full review

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OBSESSED with this character! I love Christmas, but even if you hate the holiday you will LOVE this hilarious take on Mrs. Claus! The comedic writing is sharp and witty, but also crass and punny, and Tanya is as fresh and as tart as a cranberry crush. ... full review

Cherry Poppins shows are always a lot of fun, and this is one of the best I've seen! Not to be missed. ... full review

One of the best musicals, and definitely the best *produced* musical I have ever seen at HFF. (and, um, I've seen kind of a lot of fringe musicals... 😁) If you want to see a real ROCK musical performed very well by a ridiculously talented group of performers, GO! ... full review

I walked into this show genuinely not knowing what I was really in for, and I think that’s the best way to approach it. Suffice it to say, all is not what it seems when we are introduced to the “main character,” and I personally found the show delightfully charming in the way it revealed a truer, deeper message at the end of the play. ... full review

A sobering, vulnerable, and moving solo show peppered with funny and sexy moments...... full review

Breathtaking ensemble work. Stunning, memorable visuals. Live soundscape. Exquisite shadow puppetry. Impeccably directed. I felt immersed in a familiar but distant world of gods, demigods and humans, and the connecting thread between the various vignettes was the playful fool, the Trickster, the clown. The work is SEEN and FELT, there is no doubt that this devised piece of theatre is at a level of supreme artistic fortitude. BRAVO to everyone involved!!... full review

A masterclass delivery of comedy and introspection, Kaboom! is as heartfelt as it is hilarious. The giggle per minute ratio is off the charts and your faith in the one man show will be restored. ... full review

"My one woman show" is a TOUR DU FORCE! I don't use that phrase lightly. But this show is on another level. This is an actor at the top of his game. A Clever, calm, with a brilliantly constructed story. I loved every moment of it. ... full review