Michael Shaw Fisher

I was curious what it would be like to see one of my favorite actors ever NOT playing a role in this, his autobiographical solo show… Would I feel deprived of his unpredictable characterizations? Would I be distracted by a *certain* TV show’s cultural impact? Worse yet, would I find myself comparing him to the endlessly entertaining fictional incarnations he’s brought to life in the past, and feel maybe…disappointed? The answer: No no and feck no. What I received was a thrill ride so hilar... full review

“Is this country for real?” is one of a few central questions at the heart of this human horror show, tucked neatly in an avalanche of moments that accelerate beautifully to its climax. It’s a no hold’s barred story of our America now, for better or worse. Sometimes audiences need to be reminded just how effective the medium of theatre can be in purging all the toxins of our country’s collective psychosis. “If I’m good” is a gloriously sobering reminder. A lot of high accolades get thrown libe... full review

The cast of talented oddballs are having an absolute blast and it’s totally infectious. If you’re needing a blithe, clever and hilarious mash up of every single song that ever happened in the 1990s/early 2000s and get transported back to all those old high school feels then this show is the time machine for you - a cabal of nostalgia!... full review

Equal parts Talent, Heart, and fly by the seat of your pants Wit, Katierose is the kind of performer who understands how work a damn room. She instantly created a lasting personal alliance with her audience and brought us into her masterfully conjured world - and I guarantee you, after that ride no one in our audience will be able to ever think about the city of Philadelphia without thinking of Katierose. She’s put herself on the same level as Rocky for me.... full review

On a review board full of glowing superlatives this artist has genuinely earned them. A high octane feast of language, searing introspection, and intellectual gymnastics. THIS is why we go to theatre: to be branded, to get lost in someone else’s dream and be tattooed by an Absolute Moment. Some might say that Ben Moroski is at his peak with DOG but what I find to be an even greater accomplishment is that he’s ALWAYS writing/performing at this heightened level. He’ll accept nothing less of himsel... full review

Finally a fringe show that delivers on its premise! There will be those who get it, and others will be disappointed…but then really when has Rootbeer NOT disappointed? ... full review

Go see it. And here’s why: Ed Goodman has created the single LEAST pretentious one person show I have ever seen. His number one priority is to make sure his show is funny (also insightful, clever and fearless of course but none of that matters to Ed if it doesn’t end in laughter.) “Brainwashing” is also part of Ed’s personal campaign to raise his audiences awareness about the absurdity of the social/political world which they are entrenched – the man, like Mark Twain, he holds no punches and jus... full review

I’d heard this show traveled the country and been really polished before arriving to fringe and damn, it didn’t disappoint!... full review

This is so far my favorite piece yet offered by fringe veterans Ben Schwartz (playwright) and Matt Ritchey (director). American Conspiracy is an excellent ensemble piece where we see how far desperation (personal, financial) can push one family member from another. When does selfishness kick in? Is escape from these forces is even possible? This crisis is embodied beautifully by Spencer Cantrell as he is hopelessly prodded by the endlessly watchable David Garver. Cantrell and Garver together pop ... full review

A silly high school romp that for once doesn't end the way you expected it to. Amidst the numerous pop culture references, "Ashton Kutcher" gets his own song, and the writer/composer Conner Hanney has a ball breaking apart high school teen stereotypes. It becomes quickly clear, however that show was made with love. It has heart which doesn't bog down the committed comedic tone the group is striving for. The real heart isn't even the most evident in the show's overall message but in how the perfor... full review