Brian Eckert (he/him)

Director

American Single: Epilogue

brian eckert · June 26, 2024 certified reviewer
It was a super fun time. Great timing and really captivating storytelling. I love how forthcoming Olivia was with her dating history, and she really packaged the evening in a perfect container! Really funny and insightful. It made me think about my romantic relationships. ... full review

Handala

brian eckert · June 24, 2024 certified reviewer
Myriam is a stellar performer. She embodies different characters with full force, and each are so differentiated and specific. She does this without ever getting lost in any character, but with a full awareness of the play and story she's serving. It is remarkable to see her take up space onstage, and you walk away forgetting it was only one person up there. What is palpable in the space is the creativity, love, and passion for the people the team is telling stories about. Each element under the ... full review

The Altruists

brian eckert · June 24, 2024 certified reviewer
I really loved the production. The play is a dark comedy with an extremely specific tone, and I was so impressed by the performances, which felt like they thread that needle really spectacularly, especially the actor playing Ronald. That's a really difficult role to make believable, and they did it. I also thought the costuming was spectacular (especially of Lance). Clearly all under the hand of a very talented director with a vision. ... full review

Dinosaurs

brian eckert · June 24, 2024 certified reviewer
Hilarious and so well-written. I can see this being performed in schools and small and regional theatres across the country. Somebody publish this now! (Get Mandy those royalty checks, she deserves them!!! Perform it in every high school!) Imagine how impactful it would be to have a piece so funny and simple about young people navigating the lasting effects of sexual trauma in an approachable, comfortable, and yet deep and unapologetic way performed all over the country. Really moving stuff.... full review

Me Be Me

brian eckert · June 24, 2024 certified reviewer
The show was so authentic and raw. Serena is a no BS performer, and I love that about her. Her humor, dry wit, and use of projections really elevated the show to another level. I really appreciated being let into her struggles with identity and how that's represented in the omnipotent "media."... full review

How I Elected a President

brian eckert · June 24, 2024 certified reviewer
I was so impressed by Matt's clear, straightforward stage presence. I went to go see this at midnight after a very long day and I was utterly captivated by the story and Matt's performance. The storytelling has been crafted so well to its most essential, and I have never seen the "less is more" approach more successful than with this show. ... full review

BABY

brian eckert · June 24, 2024 certified reviewer
This is easily in contention for the best Fringe show this year. It was magical. I am so impressed by Rachel's improv skills, and the air-tight frame she put around those moments of clowning. It was an uncomfortable, joyous, thought-provoking, emotional ride through how we relate to other people. The show is enhanced by Rachel having the insight of being a therapist, but then also further complicated by Rachel being a person having to relate to other people AS a therapist. The mix of simplicity a... full review

A Midsummer Night's Dream

brian eckert · June 24, 2024 certified reviewer
A FANTASTIC cut of a fun play! The Shakespeare was SO clearly understood and acted, and I liked how quick the play moved. I honestly didn't miss much from the original in this 60 minute version. Very impressed with the handling of the language.... full review

Our American Tragedy

brian eckert · June 24, 2024 certified reviewer
Our American Tragedy is a compellingly-choreographed production with beautiful costumes and fascinating subject matter. ... full review

Show 'Em Your Best with Tensil Newbottom

brian eckert · June 24, 2024 certified reviewer
This show was hilarious!! I was so impressed by Emily's performance - her commitment, her audience interactions, her improvisation. It just brought me such delight. I LOVED it! ... full review

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