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Trendsettlers: Episode IV
Trans-cendent Theatre Co.—Son of Warehouse
Steeped in video game references, 4th wall breaking humor and emotional confessions, this 30 minute show deserves a watch, especially if you’ve seen any of the writer’s (Frances Koncan) other shows. Ultimately indescribable, this show ends up being the perfect fringe show, funny, odd and memorable.
Josh Fidelak
Diary of a Monster Kid
Magic Toaster Productions—Creative Manitoba
Alan MacKenzie plays 10-year-old Kevin Doherty in Diary of a Monster Kid (based on Doherty’s book by the same name). Beyond late 70s horror references, there is a ton of pop culture nostalgia to delight — and MacKenzie relatably captures the obsessions, fears, heedlessness and vulnerability of a child in this one-hander, supported by a beautifully-crafted soundbed and fun visuals. So well done.
Audra Lesosky
Passing
Stella Luna—Alto – Portage Place
I love the premise and I had huge hopes for a cultural exposition but this slow-moving drama soon lost my attention. Maybe it’s just me and there’s an audience out there who enjoys this genre. I often get slammed for not liking Jane Austin too so if it’s just me, I’m happy to take the blame.
Ray Yuen
The Witches
MTYP Summer Studio—MTYP – Richardson Hall
MTYP’s Summer Studio production The Witches delivers solid performances from the young cast, particularly the sparkling actor who played the fabulous Grand High Witch. Engaging for young and old.
Audra Lesosky
12
NMC Theatre—Alto – Portage Place
12 is a retelling of 12 angry men, with the jurors replaced by teens trying to determine the identity of the student forcing the school into an active shooter lockdown. Reducing what could be a fairly lengthy review with an evocative sentence, 12 is a high school production, for all the good and bad that implies. The actors were inexperienced, and the script featured a few too many preaching soliloquies. A few moments stood out very powerfully, and the core of a fantastic show exists, but it definitely required more work and experience before reaching that level.
Josh Fidelak
The Light Bringer
The Light Bringer—The Cinematheque
The Light Bringer, directed by Bill Pats, is an insightful, compelling and charmingly told personal story of culture shock, family and courage. Though the story is about breaking away from family and cultural demands, the reliability Laila Lee conveys ultimately brings us closer to understanding our similarities.
Audra Lesosky
THREE
Bossy Flyer—One88
I’ve really enjoyed the previous shows by the Long Beach trio of Cynthia Price, Ezra LeBank and Taylor Casas and their acrobatic performances are always very polished and professional. This show lives up to previous standards as they enclose themselves in a tape delineated section of the stage and use their physical skills to tell a visual story. There are some spectacular and dangerous looking lifts, throws and catches combined with many parts where all three move together as one, twisting and turning around/over/under each other. Fear, curiosity, love, hate and jealousy are all on display at various times throughout the performance. Well done! There is also a free cookie provided by the venue for those that come for the show.
Murray Hunter
SpinS
Janoah anygoodjokes?—Centennial Concert Hall – Rehearsal Hall
Janoah anygoodjokes? No, and neither does Bailin! Sorry but all that the one-liners elicited were a few groans, from both adults and kids alike. The juggling was quite good and his mastery of the unicycle is
undeniable. Not sure if the kids enjoyed it or not—I didn’t see the bursting enthusiasm that you normally see when kids have huge fun. I sensed some giggles and chuckles so they were amused at least./p>
I thought that asking for handouts is a bit tasteless, but that’s just my opinion and after all, it’s Fringe.
Ray Yuen
Things We (never) Learned in Sex Ed
Portal Theatre—Son of Warehouse
A broad (comedic) remedial lesson for all the Sex Ed lessons you missed by virtue of poor or generally misinformed public education. Simultaneously hilarious and informative, the show manages to balance musical comedy with very serious sexual issues, namely sexual assault and consent. Well worth the watch, even if you think your Sex Ed was superb.
Josh Fidelak
Yellow Den
Lady of the Lake—John Hirsch Mainstage
The play is actually performed inside a small room that has been created on the stage using fabric dividers to create the walls. The audience sits within the walls on three sides with a bed against the (actual) 4th wall, so there is very limited seating for the show despite it being in the main theatre. It really makes it an intimate theatre experience, especially as the performer is already asleep in bed when you come in. I will not detail the story, as the program guide gives a good account, but as that description says “You’ll have to be there to feel it”. The entire small audience seemed to really enjoy the show and the environment that was created and I think it is definitely one to see if you like spooky shows.
Murray Hunter
