Audish
presented by The Bakery Theatre Company
Showtimes
Thu., Jul. 31 @ 7:00 p.m.
Sun., Aug. 3 @ 8:30 p.m.
Tue., Aug. 5 @ 8:30 p.m.
Thu., Aug. 7 @ 10:00 p.m.
Sat., Aug. 9 @ 1:00 p.m.
Show details
Venue: Theatre de la Jeune Lune
Duration: 60 minutes
For ages 12+
Written by Dylan Frederick & Anders Nerheim
Website: www.myspace.com/whatsanaudish
Genres: Comedy
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Audish
by Peter Mitchell Follow this reviewer
Rating 5 kitties
Even though Dylan told us after the 1pm yesterday not to write a review cause there were no more performances, I decided I would put my two cents in since Audish has been selected for an Encore performance. Well done Audish! Go see the show if you haven't. Dylan has taken his abbreviating skills to a new level!
Perfect.
by Derek Henderson Follow this reviewer
Rating 4 kitties
What a great show. The "Director" has awesome energy. Tight shorts. :) Cute.
Everything at the end disintegrated. And it was perfect. It was the only thing that could have happened. It must have happened. It needed to happen and it did. The plot disintegrated. The characters disintegrated. The scene and setting disintegrated. The whole show just disintegrated. Perfect.
Brutally Hilarious!
by Chuck Beeson Follow this reviewer
Rating 5 kitties
I heard "Audish" presented by the Bakery Theatre Company was highly rated, so I raced over to catch their last performance of it on Saturday at 1PM.
A group of chairs in a curved line on the stage begins filling up with young girls carrying all forms of "audish" gear, the title finally making sense. A Nazi Stage Manager in shorts and black socks/shoes (Dylan Frederick, co-writer of the play) is perfectly nasty and keeps the girls in military order. The energy drink sipping (gulping, guzzling) over-the-top director (Anders Nerheim, co-writer of play) gets exceedingly more and more crazy the more Red Bull he consumes, everything that comes out of his mouth is so funny you donât even care HOW CRUEL he is to the young girls that come in to sing, read lines and for poor Princess Bunny (Kiana Adams) is forced to hop for the director just because she has that name. You get the idea that this play is putting directors and stage managers on a spit and turning them over the hot fire of jokes and audience laughter.
Each one of the girls who auditions seems to occupy a stereotypical roleâ¦the princess who lies on her resume, the actress who is âabove it allâ and has twenty 48 ounce bottles of water on her bag (used to drench the stage in chaos later in the play), the nerd dressed in red who gets laughs with her nasal-voice and often-picked on innocence, the quite girl who comes out and practically chokes the nerd (seems to come out of nowhere) who gives the director her resume in a crumpled wet ball, and the normal girl who is in for her first audition and simply is a young girl and part of the bunch, breathing some fresh air and sanity into the war of stereotypes.
But what could happen with a play like this is that it can get nasty, hurtful and burrow into a mood that would then kick the audience out of their merriment, but it never does. The director keeps making up new jokes and picking on each girl that walks through his door to audition, and goes off on his own acting rants (as directors are want to do showing off their own experience) as well as singing with some of the girls, but mostly brutalizing all of them, including his stage manager, who mistakenly thinks HE got the part and touches off a chaos and mayhem of girls attacking director so funny and beautifully orchestrated, I just opened my mouth in awe.
The acting is first rate, the girls can sing and dance and are so well directed by Anders and Dylan that I canât wait to see whatâs next for these two. I have seen now eleven shows at the Fringe and this is the only one that deserves fives kitties. Well done all of you!
A decent effort for a young cast.
by re gurgitate Follow this reviewer
Rating 3 kitties
The script here was as much at fault as anything. What started out as a fun romp, by the end degenerated into puzzling character unreality.
Audish, A Wonder to Behold
by John Hamilton Follow this reviewer
Rating 5 kitties
When one goes and sees a play and hears that it was written by two high schoolers you might expect to see a mediocre show with no popcorn, but not with Audish. In this tale, beautifully crafted by Anders Nerheim and Dylan Frederick, the audience is shown the possible outcome of an audition gone horrible awry. From it's hilarious one liners to the outstanding acting to the absurd plot that unfold before us. This show has it all. Congrats to the cast and the directors, and I hope I am able to see more of their great work in the future
Audish
by Gail Werner Follow this reviewer
Rating 5 kitties
Unbelievable creation and talent from such young and gifted artists.
Dylan and Anders are truly exceptional in their field. I saw the show on Sunday night and haven't stopped sharing my thoughts and recommending others to take the time and experience this show. My hat's off to the writers and actors. Very gifted. I look forward to seeing more from all of them...More that 5 kitties!!!!!!!
Funny, if not a bit much
by Grant Sorenson Follow this reviewer
Rating 3 kitties
I caught the 10pm showing of AUDISH and was really entertained. There is definitely nothing deep or thought-provoking about this show but it's a hysterical peek into the "real" world of auditions. Having experienced audishes in the Twin Cities for most of my life, I could pin-point each of the stereotypes, quirks and in-jokes used in this show. The writing was clever and catchy, from the banter of the auditioners to the ranting of the director to the inane Mundane Dialogue used in the "auditions." The cast was sort of hit-or-miss. The two most comfortable with the material were, unsurprisingly, Dylan and Anders. Anders was a brilliant mix of Will Ferrell meets Superbad meets A Chorus Line. And every time Dylan got up from behind his desk, I couldn't help but laugh at his skinny white legs poking out from his short-shorts. As for the rest of the cast, the girl who stood out to me as really getting the character and the point of the show was Amy Stockhaus as Tara. Her timing was perfect, her characterization impeccable. A close second was Madee Weisner as Paz, whose drawling speech and easy non-chalance made her a funny character to watch. The rest of the girls were sufficient, if not a little predictable. It seemed like they were trying too hard to match the inherent exuberance of Stockhaus, who really left the rest of them in the dust. Rebecca Hurd as Jessica was the most confusing; her continuous screaming during the second half the show was perplexing, seeing as there was little to have provoked her ranting. I was also disappointed at the underdevelopment of some of the smaller roles -- especially Fert and Seify, as well as the two stage moms. They sort of just popped in and out without moving plot along or having any real purpose. All in all, however, I really enjoyed AUDISH. Did I walk out of the theater feeling like I had been moved or compelled to deep discussion? No. But I got a few good laughs and got to see some of my friends having fun doing an original show.
Today I will be singing...
by Anna Anna Follow this reviewer
Rating 5 kitties
Praises of Audish..
This is a brilliantly crafted witty show that kept me engaged from beginning to end. i think its a wonderfully entertaining piece for the avid auditioner and the theater novice just "there for the show" Anders Neirheim was absolutely hysterical..and all of the girls in the show were not only talented vocalists but admirable actors as well.The mothers were definitely a high point for me in this show as well as the often over looked character of Fert (Piper Sigel-Bruse) I also would like to point out that this show is ENTIRELY composed of youth...the writers the actors the directors and the producers..that these kids were able to tackle this project and produce a show that is an incredible piece of work certainly deserves a round of applause...BRAVO cast of audish!!! this show should definitely be cast in your schedule..
Talent
by Charlotte Calvert Follow this reviewer
Rating 4 kitties
I thought this show was wonderful! I laughed throughout the entirety of the show. I love the quick humor and the actor's physicality. It was my kind of play, although I always wanted more at the end, I could watch it over and over. Kudos!
Audish
by Cat Brindisi Follow this reviewer
Rating 5 kitties
Hilarious! GO SEE THIS PLAY!
all the 4 & 5 have to be relatives
by Sherry Larson Follow this reviewer
Rating 1 kitty
OKAY, if I as a 12 to 14 year old suburban girl I might get this. It was a lot of over the top performances held together by a weak plot. The only thing this show had going for it was some nice singing voices. There was a review of "Your No Fun" that said that show is close to crossing the line of reliance to audiences not involved in theatre. Audish crosses that line.
Hm....
by Roni Goldstein Follow this reviewer
Rating 3 kitties
These actors are very talented and the writing was interesting. It was a fun play, some things seemed to be said just because they could be, and the end was alittle easy. All in all I good show just needs alittle more meat to it.
One big huge inside joke.
by Cassidy Julius Follow this reviewer
Rating 1 kitty
When I heard Audish was written by a couple of high school boys, my curiosity sparked. However when i saw the show, i felt really disappointed and i had wasted my money.
Kiana Adams as Bunny had a voice that positively stole the show. However, her acting was a little lacking compared to the brilliance of Anders Nerheim. I was a little disappointed that the roles of Fert(piper sigel-bruse) and Seify (Zach Mahler) had the potential to take the show in a very funny, way. I also thought the two moms were simple but excellent additions to the show. The scene between the moms and Fert was the best point in the show. There were alot of very funny moments, but overall, i felt like i was left in the dark. I felt like everyone was in on a joke that the audience wasn't allowed to know. I also thought Dylan Frederick wearing the girly shorts, was highly unnecessary and completely inappropriate. I almost felt offended. One thing that was great about this show was the great comedic timing of the wonderful Amy Stockhaus as Tara. Everything about her character was 100% well thought and highly developed. I also felt that Rebecca Hurd(jessica) outburst was completely random and unnecessary as the musical number about water. I wont even get started on Megan Collis undedication to finding her character. Madee Weisner(Paz) was a random, but not unnecessary funny addition to this exclusive show.
I would not recommend this show to anyone, unless they like being left out of a joke.
Good...?
by Henry Epp Follow this reviewer
Rating 3 kitties
I was genuinely impressed by many aspects of this show. Good actors, performances, and writing for a high school group. However, as odd as it sounds, it's hard to pull off absurd, bizzare humor. At times they did and it was hilarious. Other times it was too far. It was the kind of absurdity that was more confusing than funny and left me strangely uninterested. Overall, it is fun, strange, and a great effort.
Don't Miss Audish
by Liz Brazil Follow this reviewer
Rating 5 kitties
Dylan Frederick and Anders Nerheim have written a brilliantly funny show with more than a touch of truth. The cast is amazingly talented--love the girl in the footie pajamas--Piper Sigel-Bruce. What an ensemble of talent. See it twice! I did.
Randomness with some funny dialogue
by Todd Hayen Follow this reviewer
Rating 3 kitties
Although rather slow moving, the character bits and absurdist dialogue worked ... for awhile. There were some very funny bits but too few and far between. The "stage-mom" vignettes had potential, but felt underdeveloped (as well as Seify and Fert). I kept thinking "did I miss something?" I will say that the actors did a great job with what they had to work with in the script. I guess it's just not my type of theatre.
Judd Apatow Would Be Impressed
by Sawyer Franklin Follow this reviewer
Rating 5 kitties
Although i lost my fring-inity with this show, Audish's brilliance was so obvious that even I knew it was something special. The chemistry between Anders and Dyan is remarkable. Everyone involved deserves to be commended.
Audish Is A Swish! (Rhyme)
by Ben Thietje Follow this reviewer
Rating 5 kitties
I love this show. I love these super-talented kids. Ironically, however...I hate basketball.
Simply Delightful and Hilarious!
by Marlee Leebrick-Stryker Follow this reviewer
Rating 5 kitties
I came into this show not really knowing what to expect, only that I knew one of the playwrites. Boy was I in for a treat.
The story of trying out for anything is something, I think, we can all relate to, as we all have a bit of each character in all of us. Whether it be super friendly like Tara or that unmistakeable superiority that Bunny posseses, this is a look in the mirror for anyone who sees this show.
Great character development, all the actors were really committed to their roles. I was falling off my chair laughing the entire time, almost to tears. If there was a higher rating, I would certainly give it!
Audish
by Bonnie Clawson Follow this reviewer
Rating 5 kitties
A wonderfully creative play to enjoy. The cast was excellent!
Some blank spots...
by Mary Zerene Follow this reviewer
Rating 3 kitties
Lots of silly high points brought to the stage... a ridiculous overshot of what it is like to audition. Amusing in some ways, but way too over the top. I remember laughing in the beginning,you got me with the first view of the short shorts, but after a while the jokes get old, the water pouring gets old... but never ever did I tire of Anders and his comic wit. AH! With more work to smooth out the dead spots, I think the potential is good. Either take it up a notch and make it a musical or take out the bit of music that just didn't fit. Weird. But I love that kids put it all together and gave it a shot. Brave, bold, fun!
It certainly made me laugh
by Alan Taverna Follow this reviewer
Rating 4 kitties
This isn't a show you have to "get" to love it.
Sit back and just enjoy it for what it is.
Which is reality, in utter insanities clothing. And it fits quite nicely.
Kids with bright futures!
by Max Wojtanowicz Follow this reviewer
Rating 4 kitties
Everyone in this show is obviously an up-and-coming talent in this town, and I'm so proud of this first effort! Yes, the show is imperfect -- but what Fringe show isn't? Way to go, cats!
Those Shorts!
by Theo Langason Follow this reviewer
Rating 4 kitties
This show was really funny. The ending was kinda lame, but the rest of it made up for the poor end. And those shorts are outrageous. I need to get myself a pair.
Sheer Undiluted Brilliance
by Andrew Lentz Follow this reviewer
Rating 5 kitties
What can I say about this show that is positive enough? It has been the highlight of my Fringe experience so far. The writing is brilliant, the acting is perfect, and the comedy is incredibly well done. Anyone who hasn't seen this yet is missing out on the best that teen Fringe, and in fact the Fringe Festival as a whole has to offer.
Don't Mish Audish!
by Todd Bruse Follow this reviewer
Rating 5 kitties
Spinning this tale of an actors nightmare-like audition, the ensemble wonderfully creates a world where we can both love and hate the process. Overprotective stage mothers, nervous ingenues, manic directors, and an empowered boy toy casting assistant litter the stage with banter and physical dexterity in this hilarious skewering of the "business."
To call this group of actors "kids" is a misnome that needs some clarification. These actors are young but with a depth of theatrical experience that far surpasses many adults. They have applied this experience in a sort of comic thesis that reveals a jewel at every turn.
This may very well be a debut of an ensemble of new professionals that should not be missed. Get your tickets now cause the encore will be sold out.
Audish
by M. McNeal Follow this reviewer
Rating 5 kitties
Snappy dialogue. Great comedic timing. An exceptional group of talent headed for real success. Don't miss it.
This is Fun.
by Logan Daum Follow this reviewer
Rating 4 kitties
I was pumped to see Audish and it was everything i had hoped for. However, there were definitely parts that i would have loved to see more of. I personally could have watched Amy Stockhaus' character for hours and not gotten tired of it. And Creepy Seify Zach Mahler was quite hilarious in his two minutes. And who doesn't love FERT? Oh man. i loved it. Period end of story. Go see it. If you don't love it - "you can kill me, K?"
Oh - and i think everyone has overlooked a character or two when reviewing - the Nancy's were definitely also a highlight.
And i think i'm going to stay away from mentioning anything about the ending...
Brilliant
by Emily Moore Follow this reviewer
Rating 5 kitties
With an exceptionally strong cast and brilliantly clever writing, Audish is undoubtedly one of the best shows I have seen this year. Credit must be given to Anders Nerheim and Dylan Frederick for not only delivering solid and riotous performances, but for writing, directing, and producing this delightfully quirky piece of theatre. It is evident the enormous amount of talent these two young entrepreneurs have. I was thoroughly impressed. Do not miss this show.
To loose?
by Molly choate Follow this reviewer
Rating 3 kitties
this show was good. the actors had remarkable talent. I especially enjoyed Piper Sigel-bruse's (Fert) performance greatly. I chuckled and the show did make me happy, but I must say at some points the show just seemed to loose its focus. like the random musical number? and people freaking out for very little reason, the ending also left a lot to be desired. I enjoyed the fun they had very much. but there just needs to be some loose screws tightened.
Bring it in
by Jon Skaalen Follow this reviewer
Rating 3 kitties
The individual talents in this show of auditioners were fun to watch, from the great "Annie" song to other comic bits. And the interviewer was quite a basket case. The huge Jeune Lune stage made this show spread out far too widely, I felt, and it got a bit sloppy - at least on opening night. Probably struck a chord with many auditioners, however.
Quite Incredible.
by Talia Saville Follow this reviewer
Rating 5 kitties
This show was hilarious. I loved everything about it. All five girls were amazing, and all of the characters were well developed and deep. And Anders, Dylan, and Zach were so funny! All of the actors were incredibly talented and remarkably funny (in that awkward sort of way). This show is not one you would want to miss! It is funny, entertaining, and absolutely crazy! I never wanted it to end! EXCELLENT WORK EVERYONE! =]
Exceeded High Expectations!
by Madeline Lee Follow this reviewer
Rating 5 kitties
Prior to seeing the show, I expected it to be a fun, entertaining night of laughs but, the show was so much more than that. It extremely well put together--everything was well thought out and strongly staged. Each of the 5 girls showed a great understanding of their characters. And I must applaud Dylan Frederick and Anders Nerheim. They did an exceptional job of bringing this show to life.
Impressive
by Margaret Rog Follow this reviewer
Rating 5 kitties
This show is a winner, and kept me smiling for the entire hour. Nine extremely talented young people strut their stuff in this teen-created play that has a little bit of everything--music, dark humor, satire, high drama, and of course, laugh-a-minute comedy. I highly recommend this surprisingly nuanced and clever little show about the sometimes- wacky world of auditions, directors, and casting a show.
Glad I saw it
by Mac Heeley Follow this reviewer
Rating 3 kitties
I must admit, I was a little skeptical going into the show, and while I am pleased that it exceeded my expectations, it was by no means a perfect show. The cast was strong as a whole, although Amy Stockhaus was the definite stand out among them. I would have loved to see more from Zach Mahler who had a brilliant, but all too short, appearance. The show lost me with it's random song and dance scene, as well as the awkward and unnecessary freak outs. All in all it was a pretty entertaining piece of theater.
Pretty Good
by Ben Share Follow this reviewer
Rating 4 kitties
Audish is about 5 completely different stereotypical girls coming to an audition, and having an extremely odd time. While this show was halarious, and I was laughing the entire time, some of the plot was a little too random for me. Although, the great acting from the cast made this show very entertaining. I would highly recommend this show to anyone, especially those who have gone through any form of an audition.
Wow!
by Bridget Nelson Follow this reviewer
Rating 5 kitties
This fringe show is a must see! These two talented young men have created a marvelous show. They did a great job exhibiting the individual talents of the show's actresses. The show contains unexpected suprises that keep you on your toes. I found myself laughing harder than I have ever laughed during a fringe show (or any show for that matter). The clever wittiness of this show made it an absolutely outstanding show!
Perfect Fit for the Jeune
by Parker Simensen Follow this reviewer
Rating 4 kitties
This show had me laughing through the whole thing. The actors timing was perfect throughout the show. There were moments that happened so perfectly it was hard to tell if it could have even been scripted that way.
The whole cast seemed very connected and comfortable with each other which made for a great show.
Monty Python Does A Chorus Line
by Dave Romm Follow this reviewer
Rating 4 kitties
The kids are talented actors and remarkable singers. The show is fun and strange, full of whimsey with a cynical but all-too hard-boiled view of show business. A Shockwave Radio Theater Review.
witty, halarious, amazing.
by Asia Thornton Follow this reviewer
Rating 5 kitties
I was excited about seeing Audish as soon as I heard about it. It seemed to be a funny satire that would get laughs but it was so much more. This cast worked incredible together making every character bright and halarious. Every girl in the show was so different and they were amazing!Witty comments were sprinkled throughout the whole thing which made for uncontrollable laughter. The writing is amazing and it really came to life on stage. There were so many small details that made for an amazing show. So much effort was put into this show and you can really tell. This is a great show for kids, teens and adults. Everyone will find this show halarious.
Outstanding!!
by Kendall Kent Follow this reviewer
Rating 4 kitties
I saw this show on opening night not knowing what to expect. I was blow away by the talent, characters, and random-ness of it. A fun show you DO NOT WANT TO MISS!! Very funny! Anders Nerheim does a incredible job of directing the show. And he was in it! Kiana Adams and Dylan Frederick was so true to their characters! As well as the whole cast!I beg you not to miss it!
If Eddie Izzard and "Annie" had a baby..
by Devon Solorow Follow this reviewer
Rating 5 kitties
...it would be "Audish". I went into Audish expecting a good time, and a strong cast of talented performers. It gives you so much more than that.
Anders Nerheim and Dylan Frederick are brilliant in their witty and original writing, directing, producing, acting, and making the audience laugh.
"Audish" is exactly what you want to see when you walk into a show. It's a incredibly-written script without a hint of saccharine sappiness, horrible predictability, or eye-rolling bad jokes.
Stand-outs from the absolutely incredible cast include Nerheim and Frederick themselves, as well as Kiana Adams with an unbelievable voice, Amy Stockhaus with comedic timing and style akin to a young Sarah Silverman, and Rebecca Hurd for walking a fine line between dramatic and comedic flawlessly and effortlessly, making you notice her character even when she doesn't come to the forefront until the end of the show.
Megan Collins is equally brilliant as Calliope, and brings a unexpended gentleness to her character and to the show. Madee Weisner flawlessly depicts the character of Paz, and Zach Mahler and Piper Sigel-Bruse leave you wanting more in their all-too small parts.
When you go to see a teen show, there's a certain bar you set: A low one. People don't usually seek out work done entirely by teens, out of fear that it will end up being something like: "Mean Girls: The Musical!" However, Audish is incredibly sophisticated and well beyond the years of it's teenage development staff and cast.
Keeping you laughing all the way through, Audish is truly a gem in this year's Fringe Festival and one of the best Fringe shows I have seen in years.
I almost peed my pants!!!!!
by scout peterson Follow this reviewer
Rating 5 kitties
This show was so good! Believe me... you will laugh like you never have before! Ever seen a teenager in footy pajamas? Someone PURPOSLEY spilling $mart water on someones head??? This is one of the best fringe shows! (Up next to your happy place) (and maybe bull... i'll have to see that one)
Shocking talented bunch of kids...
by Jeffrey McCants Follow this reviewer
Rating 3 kitties
All too often, when folks go see young adults do a show, they expect to see something cute. Something with real effort and even some talent. These kids are much more than that.
Each took their characters to an extreme and it made for a very quirky show. Anders Nerheim brought on laughs not with extreme physicality, but just his playful banter. Kiana Adams' voice cannot be denied. Neither can her acting. The entire cast was incredibly strong.
My only beef with this show was just how outrageous it could get at times. Sure, some gags were funny or entertaining, but characters randomly freaking out at each other with little provocation left me puzzled. There was a musical number that seemed to come from nothing other than to say, "Hey, look how random this show is."
Still, I will say this isn't a show to miss. It's a great mix of teen comedy without being a children's play.
