Drew Vandiver

War Stories

drew vandiver · June 13, 2016 certified reviewer
War Stories is a great show because of it's two biggest weapons... and they're both named Sarah. Schreiber and Kelly are alive and open on stage and I could feel their characters just by watching. Kelly does very little and her fear and what all she is holding back is palpable. It's a really controlled, measured, mysterious performance. Schreiber plays a torch in a firework factory. Her character is so much more alive than those around her and they want to touch the fire, but she seems to know ... full review

Sexy Maus

drew vandiver · June 11, 2016 uncertified reviewer
This show hit me down deep in a raw and honest way. Very funny and witty, but pulls no punches and lets it all hang out. ... full review

Cookie & The Monster

drew vandiver · June 15, 2015 uncertified reviewer
Bold, brave, beautiful and funny. This show is exactly what the Fringe is made for. Equal parts laugh out loud funny and harrowing. Jaime Andrews gives an amazing performance, filled with pathos and humor and never once less than truthful. Highly recommended.... full review

The 7th Annual One-Man Show World Championships

drew vandiver · June 10, 2015 certified reviewer
The best Fringe show I have ever seen and one of the funniest shows I have ever seen, period. It takes an 'Emperor Has No Clothes' approach to the ponderous and pretentious nature of theater that equates death, disease, addiction and abuse with insight and rips every sacred cow a new one. This show is deeply silly and so are the characters. Every single performance is hilarious and incisive. Every damn one. I loved this show.... full review