Minnesota Fringe Festival

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Show reviews by Michael Sheeks

Danny Is Going To Die
My must see... by Michael Sheeks
Rating: 5 kitties
I thought this was an exceptionally well written comedy, particularly for this ensemble. I also enjoyed the fact that it didn't try to be more than it could be within the context of the fringe, but there were a few moments that suggested this playwright could shift gears and turn it into a longer piece that had a less episodic structure and more levels. Nice work. I will definitely be watching for work by these folks after the fringe.

Pipa
Captivating by Michael Sheeks
Rating: 5 kitties
I don't pretend to know anything about dance, and was led to see this by Tamara's effective marketing at Intermedia Arts earlier in the afternoon, but what a surprising delight! Her energized and focused movement is wrapped around a compelling narrative line. Great work. If you see nothing else this week, catch this show.

Thin Mint
Happy I saw it... by Michael Sheeks
Rating: 4 kitties
I found myself marveling at the outrageousness of this creative script and the comic timing of this ensemble. I agree with earlier reviews that felt that sometimes is was insanity for insanity's sake, and felt like the Thin Mint narrative was sublimated by the need to explore a satirical bashing of homophobia, but in the end I was delighted to have seen this show. And, of course, bravo to these very talented young performers.