Minnesota Fringe Festival

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Old-time snake-oil huckster meets new-age self help guru--all in one doctor! She offers salves for all of life's ailments--including her own. Her healer's pitch is punctuated by banjo tunes with sweet melodies and biting lyrics. Forcefully and ironically honest, charming Amelia has something for anyone who's ever wanted things to be different or better.

Sigal Shoham

Sure to Cure, Dr. Amelia's Medicine Show

Fri., Jul. 31 @ 5:30 p.m.
Tue., Aug. 4 @ 7:00 p.m.
Thu., Aug. 6 @ 5:30 p.m.
Fri., Aug. 7 @ 8:30 p.m.
Sat., Aug. 8 @ 2:30 p.m.

Venue Playwrights' Center
For ages 16+
From Berkely, CA
genres Solo, Comedy, Satire

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great job!
by brenda atkins Follow this reviewer
Rating 5 kitties
the show was fabulous! sigal pokes fun at the crazy aunt hazel that we all have, while still plunging ahead into deeper issues that we all deal with. it was light but still had a great message.

Brilliant
by Dean Hatton Follow this reviewer
Rating 5 kitties
Sigal finds a brilliant way to talk about life, love, money and a slue of other subjects that make up the human condition.
She is a first class actress that will captivate you.
I wish i had seen it sooner so i could talk about it thru out the festival.
Remember her name and look for her next show, I'm sure it will be something not to be missed.

I feel cured!!!
by Brian Kitzerow Follow this reviewer
Rating 5 kitties
This is what the Fringe should be about - people that have an idea, nurture it, develop it, and then put it out on stage for us to enjoy. This was a endearing creative ploy of a feel-good snake oil salesperson. Be sure to check this one out just for the fun of it. Could have used another song or two, but fun all the way around.

One thing I noted as I sat there - I wasn't sure if I was supposed to answer her questions that were directed right at me.

Oh, and bring an extra dollar - it will cleanse what ails you.

Sure To Cure
by greg tromiczak Follow this reviewer
Rating 5 kitties
To hey with the platitudes. You must see this show. But get there in time to line up behind me and my friends. A wonderful creation and excellent presentation in which Sigal Shoham renders her heart and soul to the audience in exchange for their commitment to self. Did I say it's fun and good for you too?

Fabulous
by Chaya Laya Goldish Follow this reviewer
Rating 5 kitties
This show is thought provoking AND funny! Sigal's presentation is delivered with passion, skill and flare. She covers a lot of ground, with insight and wonderful irreverence, vulnerability and play. It's really fun, and ya just gotta see it!

I'm healed!
by Dr John Drozdal Follow this reviewer
Rating 4 kitties
OK, so I am a sucker for one person shows, particularly by a smart, engaging, funny actress who plays the banjo and writes original songs. Sigal Shoham is a blend of Whoopie Goldberg and Anne Lamont and provides an entertaining, tongue in cheek, edgy performance that is totally engaging. Head on over to The Playwright's Center and get yourself cured!

Pleasant, droll, fun
by David Trudeau Follow this reviewer
Rating 3 kitties
Dr. Amelia hits you in your third eye with songs and takeoffs on evangelistic money grubbing new age salvationists. She coulda hit a lot harder - there is a lot of material here to make fun of.

transform yourself
by kit gordon Follow this reviewer
Rating 4 kitties
Dr. Amelia leads us to consider what's important in our lives in an engaging show that combines old-fashioned medicine show patter with contemporary cures for all ills. Sigal Shoham is a entrancing guide to the world of 21st century seekers.

New Age meets old insecurities
by Fringivitis Vulgaris Follow this reviewer
Rating 3 kitties
If you've got "the itch, the stitch, the palsy or gout" this show wants you to buy the latest alternative treatment. No palliative is perfect, nor is the huckster on center stage, and she tells a lot about it. Not exactly a medicine show, and not enough banjo, but there is plenty to love about Dr. Amelia's therapeutic regimen.

not a quack
by steve legas Follow this reviewer
Rating 4 kitties
I really enjoyed this.The songs were great and there was a great mix of humor and insight.She is an engaging performer. I cant wait to see her what she does for her next Fringe show.

Worth Watching
by Lorraine Marcus Follow this reviewer
Rating 5 kitties
This one woman show is funny smart intelegent have great anergy and well excuted.

May be habbit-forming
by Dale Winters Follow this reviewer
Rating 5 kitties
Ms. Shoham proves unequivocally that laughter is the best medicine as she guides you through a delightful meditation on self-image and desire. And she plays the banjo! What more could you ask?

I'm all better now!
by Leona Pencil Follow this reviewer
Rating 5 kitties
First, it's the language. The writing is rich, fun and well-crafted. I especially enjoyed the song lyrics which framed each scene. Sigal talks about love, money and other desires in a way that provokes and disarms. She is sneaky, getting to you by revealing her own vulnerabilities. I laughed. I thought. I'm still thinking.