kari swanson

Not only was this one of the most amazing theater experiences I had a Fringe, this is one of the best shows I've seen in a long time. Annie Starbuck is so honest in her relating of her time leading up the the Tiananmen Square Massacre. The stories she tell are funny and sad and scary and above all real - not only then but today. You'd be a fool to miss this beautiful piece of art.... full review

"Smile Baby" is a play dealing with real issues in a poignant, funny way. And while you leave thinking about the objectification women deal with day-in and day-out, you don't leave depressed, or downtrodden. The show moves fluidly between the through story of shy Beth (Jessica DeBruin) and brave Edie (Sonia Jackson) dealing with cat calls while waiting for the bus and vignettes of how vulgar sexual harassment is. Sonia Jackson gives an outstanding performance, in an all around fabulous cast. All ... full review