Jay Dutcher (she/her, he/him)

Director, Producer, Stage Manager, Visual Artist

Banana Man LIVE

jay dutcher · June 05, 2026 uncertified reviewer
Incredibly unique, wholesome, and relatable - writer and magnetic performer Ari Fromm teaches their audience “pupils” an important lesson about identity and inclusivity through an animated, larger-than-life performance that transports you to the wild and colorful world of Fruits. The type of show you come to Fringe to see! ... full review

Dog of Carnage

jay dutcher · June 16, 2025 certified reviewer
Left the show afterwards feeling like I just got off an amazing theme park ride. Four days later I am still turning this story around in my brain. Writer, Director, Cast, Tech, all working at the top of their intelligence in a show that feels effortlessly personal and universal, poignant and timely, not too mention HILARIOUS, do NOT miss!... full review

In For A Penny

jay dutcher · June 23, 2024 certified reviewer
A compelling and well-directed drama examining the legend and theories of notorious serial killer Jack the Ripper through a CSI lens. Clearly a labor of love by the whole team, this show touts amazing performances, complicated characters, and stunning visuals. ... full review

TYT 5

jay dutcher · June 16, 2024 certified reviewer
A fast-paced, hilarious and affecting solo show featuring a performer with astonishing talent. Byron Coolie is a force, with an incredible physicality that punctuates both the funniest scenes, and the most tragic. I wouldn't call what Byron does as "effortless"; he obviously puts so much of himself in this performance. The truth of the story is effortless, and it flows out of him with no obstacles.... full review

Parlour Games

jay dutcher · June 16, 2024 certified reviewer
Magnetic comedic performances from the three actors, this show is a ridiculous, absurd and often dark comedy. I don't have any siblings, but if I did, I imagine we'd be as weird as Vivi and Bebe when we were around each other. ... full review

The Planet Earth Farewell Concert

jay dutcher · June 16, 2024 certified reviewer
I cackled, I mourned, I learned. A musical dedicated to the Planet Earth, who is honestly not looking super great right now. Audience Participation included. ... full review

A Bella Incarceration

jay dutcher · June 15, 2024 certified reviewer
An unexpectedly raw, emotional clown show about women's liberation and the ways one can (ahem) feel "short" of revolution. A clever use of motifs, visuals, and movement examining freedom, in the mind, heart and body. ... full review

The Faults in My Stars

jay dutcher · June 20, 2023 certified reviewer
A sweet, beautiful, and (sometimes darkly) humorous story examining the performer's astrological birth chart during a pandemic identity crisis, and ultimately about loving, honoring, and making space for all the imperfect sides of ourselves. Makes you feel good about yourself and others!... full review

Waiting For A Show

jay dutcher · June 20, 2023 certified reviewer
A surprising, bold, and vulnerable exploration of courting the spotlight. This is the kind of idea that would scare the shit out of me to bring to fruition, and these mad lads did it and did it well. ... full review

FIVE YEARS IN AMSTERDAM

jay dutcher · June 19, 2023 uncertified reviewer
A top-notch storyteller doing what he does best - hydrating. No, I mean storytelling. Some people have incredibly interesting lives and some people talk about their lives in a very interesting way, but Brendan Hunt does both. ... full review

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