Minnesota Fringe Festival

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Show reviews by Waylon Werner

The William Williams Effect
Thoughtful by Waylon Werner
Rating: 5 kitties
I would not be surprised to see this mounted again. Very polished piece of local work that deserves respect. This was a fantastic way to look at local history.

Jurassic Dork
WOW by Waylon Werner
Rating: 5 kitties
Fantastic! This is one talented young man. You don't even need to really remember much of the movie. Just sit back and have fun. Note: Saw this on Sun and NO rush were allowed in. Sold out show. Be Warned.

Hogg and the Humors
Ha by Waylon Werner
Rating: 5 kitties
Ha! Nuff said

AfterLife
Fantastic by Waylon Werner
Rating: 5 kitties
Wonderful Art being made here. Very professional and VERY well put together.

The Morning After the Summer of Love
Solid by Waylon Werner
Rating: 5 kitties
Spoken Word at it's best. One of the only shows that has actually made me think about my place and lack of involvement in what really matters in the world. One of the only shows that actually gave me a great take away. Here's hoping they come back again and again.

June of Arc
WOW by Waylon Werner
Rating: 5 kitties
I was FINALLY able to get into see this show tonight and was blown away. This is what fringe is about. VERY polished and well put together piece of work.

casebolt and smith: Speaking Out!
FAN-FREAKING-TASTIC by Waylon Werner
Rating: 5 kitties
Not sure there is anything else I can say.

Cherry Cherry Lemon
Top Notch by Waylon Werner
Rating: 5 kitties
Very Very smooth and put together show. These ladies are a class act and their story telling is fawless.

Sideways Stories from Wayside School
Yeehaa by Waylon Werner
Rating: 5 kitties
Fantastic! This is just the company I was looking for when I moved to minneapolis. I am looking forward to seeing more of their work.

GRRL!
Great by Waylon Werner
Rating: 5 kitties
This might be the best 1 person show I have seen this year. Heidi is one hell of an actress.

The Traveling Musicians
Ha by Waylon Werner
Rating: 5 kitties
This is a lot of fun and such a novel idea. Some songs are better than others but the "bitch" really steals the show.

Parry Hotter and the Half-Drunk Twins
Sweaty Good Time by Waylon Werner
Rating: 5 kitties
On hell of a Character Actor. Fantastic show and I am amazed how much that man can sweat.

Oops!
Fun by Waylon Werner
Rating: 4 kitties
These young actors have some talent. Overall, I enjoyed the show, however there are a few choices that I am not sure I agree with or enjoyed.

Mansion of Dust
Oui! Oui! by Waylon Werner
Rating: 4 kitties
Cute & Original. I was nervous this was going to be one of those shows that is fantasic during 5/10min festival but does not translate to 45mins etc, BUT I was quickly put at ease. Southern\\\'s unique look is the perferct backdrop this quirky show. Fantastic for kids.

Bedroom Stories
Sureal by Waylon Werner
Rating: 4 kitties
I adore experimental Theater and the sureal. This is a fantastic physical show that is haunting at times. 1 part Noir and 4 parts fantastic

Blue Ribbon Burlesque
Good times by Waylon Werner
Rating: 4 kitties
Nothing like a little stripping in the afternoon on a Saturday. Overall this is a fantastic show. There are a couple acts that keep me from adding the 5th kittie, but I am now oh so interested in checking out their montly show.

The Red Tureen
Worth seeing by Waylon Werner
Rating: 4 kitties
This show is worth seeing! There are some pacing and timing issues but the good out weigh the bad! I migh do some recasting or add a few strong voices but I was pleased over all. One of the better fringe musicals

Fearsome Critter
S'ok by Waylon Werner
Rating: 3 kitties
I greatly enjoyed the Characters and the actors, they did a fantastic job, however the over all show just didn't do it for me. I would have enojoed it more if it were a collection of monologues. It also didn't help that the BLB Theater has a "special" smell that was a tad distracting.

The Finkles' Theater Show
Huh? by Waylon Werner
Rating: 3 kitties
I did laugh a couple times and it is a cute idea, but I sure didn't get why the audience was laughing half of the time. Mayve you have to know the actors??

WTF in the Garden of Eden
Not too Shabby by Waylon Werner
Rating: 3 kitties
A few great characters and an interesting take on an old story. A little LOUD over acting here and there, but in the end I enjoyed the show. Interested to see this again after some kinks are worked out and the writing is polished a bit.

Spermalot: The Musical
NO NO NO by Waylon Werner
Rating: 2 kitties
I guess this show has some promise, but I didn't feel the actors had it together during my performance.