Ashley Karp (she/her)
Director, Writer, Musician, Actress
Grocery Store Romance
ashley karp
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June 17, 2025
certified reviewer
Who knew that so much awesomeness could happen from shopping in a grocery store? This beautifully written play by David Beatty welcomes the audience into a breathtaking, sincere and immensely enjoyable tale of two grocery store star crossed lovers and their trials and tribulations that follow with love and loss. With the perfect cast of Julie Phillips, Amy Cosby and Rio Magdaleno, Grocery Store Romance will have you laughing, crying, dancing, and wanting to visit Vegas for a shotgun wedding (with...
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Amazing Sex Life of Rabbits
ashley karp
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June 16, 2025
certified reviewer
One of the best shows I've seen all Fringe. Brash, brave and absolutely insane with an overflow of impeccably placed comedic anecdotes, The Amazing Sex Life Of Rabbits is another must-see show this Fringe. The cast of Rebecca Larsen, Leigh Wulff, Richardson Cisneros-Jones and Schoen Hodges is simply brilliant, start to finish, and the writing/direction by Michael Shaw Fisher is pulse driven, truthful, raw, whimsical and bold. I can easily see this piece filmed, it would kill on the festival circu...
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Todd Macabre
ashley karp
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June 16, 2025
certified reviewer
An all out there and absolutely insane comedy with an edge of spook, Todd Macabre is truly one of the most outrageous shows I've seen all Fringe. And, I wholly loved every single second of it. Ian Bratschie is captivating from start to finish, with unwavering commitment to character and a keen sense of absurd hilarity that invites the audience into his world with the greatest of ease. Cassie Ahiers direction is spot-on, and this magic team should create more work in the future! I laughed for the ...
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#PeasantVibes
ashley karp
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June 16, 2025
certified reviewer
Mikkel Simons stuns in this personal, heartfelt and hilarious one-woman masterpiece #PeasantVibes. Throughout this piece, Mikkel impeccably showcases various roles in society and what is considered the norm of what it's like to survive as a "Peasant", and boy does this piece hit close to home, especially if you're a millennial and have worked through some treacherously terrible jobs (mine was working 2 years at Chipotle. Never again). There were so many moments in this piece and with Mikkel's w...
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MR. BIG (adapted for the stage by Brian Knudson, based on a story by Woody Allen)
ashley karp
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June 16, 2025
uncertified reviewer
Brian Knudson and Catherine Allison are a formidably infectious duo in Mr. Big. Their energy throughout the entire show was infectious, warm, and it was a hoot of a time to watch. Never taking itself too seriously and holding true to tune of Woody Allen fashion, Mr. Big is a constant ball of fun to watch. I wished it was longer than the half hour allotment!...
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To Be Liberated
ashley karp
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June 16, 2025
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Remarkable in every way, To Be Liberated is a must-see show this Fringe. Karla Suyeon Kim and Aubrey Kim are a dynamite duo in this harrowing, dramatic piece. From lights up, the audience is transported and dives right into the heart of each moment. I left the show wanting more. Fantastic work!...
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WIN! (A Self-Help Masterclass & Musical Fever Dream)
ashley karp
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June 16, 2025
certified reviewer
Alisha Gaddis dazzles in this brilliant one - woman tale of how to tackle life's ups and downs through the best way - to WIN! Such a joy to watch. I felt inspired, motivated, and ready to run up a flight of stairs with the Rocky soundtrack in the background. ...
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The Meeting
ashley karp
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June 15, 2025
certified reviewer
Joe here, writing a review for the maker of things, and I must say, The Meeting is an incredible blend of innovation, imagination, heart, and poignancy blended with just the right amount of humor and soul. I thoroughly enjoyed my time with this immersive experience. Oddly scary at times with our current affairs in the world today and the subject matter discussed in the show with the other "Joe's", however this only heightened the performance elements, and I left wanting more from this "meeting" t...
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Face Divided
ashley karp
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June 15, 2025
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With a masterclass in performance on full display in this grippingly emotional piece, Face Divided unravels the tale of two lovers at odds within their own internal worlds, ultimately finding faith in the aftermath of heartbreak and betrayal. Deborah Baum and Nathan Melsheimer showcased incredible chemistry, and I was on the edge of my seat the entire time, not sure where each turn was leading. Fantastic work!...
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The Wizard of Oh No!
ashley karp
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June 14, 2025
certified reviewer
As a huge The Wizard of Oz fan, this classic tale spun into a farcical comedic masterpiece was right up my alley. The cast was infectious with palpable energy, knee slapping one-liners, quick quips and hilarious romps throughout the entire play. There wasn't a single moment when the play fell flat. In fact, if the entire play was on a 1 to 10 scale, this play was consistently at 11 with liveliness, vigor and passion from every performer. Fantastic ensemble. Molly Kauffman created a world in Oz th...
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