A One Human Being, Potentially Comedic Performance of Toy Story…if it was a Musical

Living the Dream—School of Contemporary Dancers

There’s a snake in my boot, and it’s telling me I should have seen one of Perlov’s comedically long-titled Fringe shows years ago.

Beginning with refreshing honesty, Perlov, decked out in a delightfully layered costume, asks the audience for suggestions.

For what? Unsure.

Pretty soon, it doesn’t matter. We all know Toy Story (1995), and we’re all ready to play.

And play we did.

Spin your internal musical theatre wheel, and Perlov’s 15 parodies are pure delight.

That delight isn’t limited to the songs. Every calculated costume change, clever adaptation, and wink of meta-commentary adds to the fun. Sweating through the quick changes and fully committed to every ridiculous premise, Perlov never lets the energy dip.

I won’t be waiting years to buy a ticket again. Perlov proves that a simple premise, wholehearted commitment, and an audience willing to shout suggestions can turn nostalgic source material into an hour of infectious Fringe joy.

To infinity…and next year!

Stephanie Adamov