Minnesota Fringe Festival

Two strangers have a romantic encounter. A cancerous lump is discovered. What happens next? Explore the complexities of unexpected relationships and the challenges of a disease with drama, humor and innovation.

Pont Media

Visions of Johanna

Sat., Aug. 1 @ 7:00 p.m.
Tue., Aug. 4 @ 5:30 p.m.
Wed., Aug. 5 @ 10:00 p.m.
Sat., Aug. 8 @ 4:00 p.m.
Sun., Aug. 9 @ 4:00 p.m.

Venue Bryant-Lake Bowl
For ages 12+
Written by Cole T. Walsh
genres Comedy, Drama
subjects Relationships
features World premiere, Original script/choreography

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First show I wanted to walk out of
by Susan Roberts Follow this reviewer
Rating 1 kitty
I've been going to the Fringe Festival shows for 10 years. This was the first show I desperately wanted to walk out of. But I respect the artist for trying and it was a story that is worthwhile. However, the dialogue was spoken way too softly - I'm sure I missed important dialogue because I couldn't hear the actor and because of the noise of the bowling alley and kitchen noises next to the stage. Too many quiet lag gaps - at one point I thought the show was over - it wasn't. The actor went off stage and didn't come back for what seemed like a very long time. The people sitting around me were obviously uncomfortable too - body language was unmistakable. I will say that I did enjoy his show from last year's Fringe - so I was expecting a good show. Maybe with another actor - making it a two person show?

It didn't work for me
by Richard Heise Follow this reviewer
Rating 2 kitties
Two problems: 1-His voice was so soft that it was very difficult to hear him over the background noise of the bowling alley. 2-The differentiation of his characters left you not always knowing whichcharacter was present.

He did have a story that I think was worth telling but it would have worked far better with two performers.

A Must Not See
by Anon Review Follow this reviewer
Rating 0 kitties
Unfortunately this show fell way short. The direction of the show was poor, the language unclear and the scenes of support groups I found very insulting. I was confused for the majority of the show, there was no distinction between the different characters and a show that was poorly put together.

To the cast and crew of the show, please be sure to workshop the piece before putting yourself out there without knowing what the audience feedback for the show is.

I want my money back.

Not there yet - but has potential
by Kay Kirscht Follow this reviewer
Rating 3 kitties
It has its moments...and 6,000 vignettes. If you want to see a play still in raw development (I always do), fine. Look forward to seeing it remounted with TWO actors - instead of one actor/writer/director attempting it solo. The disjointed staging - even with an experienced actor - left the action unclear. The "unspoken" of these scenes, as Matthew E. pointed out, is very important for this script...and very hard to convey, here.

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