Ashley Karp (she/her)

Healing through Disco is the best therapy there is. Liza Dealey-Thomason is simply magical in "Disco Therapy", where every life challenge is combated with happiness through the fun tunes of Abba, Diana Ross and so many more. Liza brilliantly opens up her world to us, all the while beautifully singing her way through her "healing scale". This show is such a joy to watch. From someone who loves music and has music to thank for healing, Liza bares her heart graciously through comedy and symphony. Be... full review

"The Secrets of Uvhash-Ra" is a captivating ride, full of mystery, lore, romance, suspense, and all things spooky and cool. I'm a huge fan of adventure, choose-your-own-path video games like Life Is Strange and the Dark Picture anthology, and "The Secrets of Uvhash-Ra" had a similar quality, where as an audience member, I felt like I was along for the journey of "the secrets" that lurked in the school hallways of the play. When the show ended, I found myself wanting more! I loved Kate Schaefer's ... full review

"Somos Aire" is a beautiful production filled with emotional truths, imaginative staging, memorable characters and a light whimsy. I loved how "Somos Aire" was more than just one way of storytelling. From puppets to clever props, from creative lighting to awesome character work, each moment felt electric. A wonderful piece of theatre built with a well written story. Congrats to everyone!... full review

What a joy of a show Amazing Graves was! So many laughs, so many chuckles, and so much heart is built in to both I Hate How You Dress by Beth Polsky and Our Cemetery by Grant Gottschall. Each set of casts for each show were brilliant, always on the pulse of the show and dynamite performances from all. An enjoyable hour of theatre and a must see this Fringe season. ... full review

Exponentially crafted with heart and soul, Johnny Cannizzaro's In Development is a true master class showcase of writing, performance and staging. Johnny's words jump off the page as the audience is transported through an artist's creations of a variety of characters connecting to one main theme - the artist's journey. Johnny expertly brings his creations to the forefront of In Development. Each short Johnny wrote dives deeper into who he is, who we are, and how us creatives are more alike than n... full review

With a meticulous blend of thought provoking dialog, superb performances from both Benjamin J Young and Nicole Ohara, and great lighting sequences, Hold That Thought While I Scream is truly a breakout show for everyone involved in this epic piece of theatre. ... full review

Julia Melim's #Messy is a gorgeous combination of honesty, bravery, vulnerability, and vibrancy with a glorious slice of witty comedy. Julia bares her soul in this truthful tale of what it truly means to be messy, and accepting that all parts of ourself are beautiful, no matter how messy one's life might be. In fact, it's the messy parts that make us whole! Written with sincerity and depth, and with a healing, memorable ending in which we as audience members released our fears along with Julia, w... full review

A wonderful blend of heartfelt storytelling, heartbreaking truths and an impeccable talent for magic, Do Better is a phenomenal Dramagedy that leaves you with the after thought of what can one "Do Better" in their own life's journey. Izzy Salant is a masterclass storyteller, with each personal life story beat having it's own life, and his unwavering commitment to finding happiness and light through showcasing live magic in between each harrowing moment was truly magical in itself. I thoroughly en... full review

Sarah Glassman is a geeky genius and Mario Madness was hysterically orchestrated from beginning to end. I am a huge gamer, and this play was right up my alley. Sincerely, I laughed my tail off at every sketch in this hysterical show of all things Mario, beginning with the most melodic Toad rendition of Holiday Road, aptly named Holiday Toad, and from there each sketch increased in gaming hilarity. The ensemble was fantasticly cast. I can't wait to see what Sarah creates next!... full review

Thought provoking, grounded, candid and wickedly intense, Tru$t is a well crafted blend of the perfect cast and impeccable direction woven together with a tight, perspective driven dialog that makes you think about the subject matter long after lights out. There are heavy hitting themes that, as an audience member, you're left to wonder, "what would I do in this situation?" Tru$t is consistently on the pulse for the entire production with no sign of slowing down. ... full review