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2008 Fringe Coverage

September 13th, 8:00 pm

A.D. Amorosi on CoNEXTions: Showcasing New Opera

As I couldn’t stay for the entirety of its three different operas, I’ll comment only on The Golden Gate: composer/ librettist Conrad Cummings’ adaptation of Vikram Seth’s novel in verse. ... more »

September 13th, 4:00 pm

Janet Anderson on Tidbits strikes again!

The nine ladies traveling together as Stray Cats aren't candidates for Meow Mix. Local dance students, they're putting paws forward as professionals. Their work is solidly in the school ... more »

September 13th, 3:00 pm

Helen I. Hwang on How Old Are You?

More like a student improv recital, Hatch is an appropriate name for what the school is about, instructing little kids on basic modern dance. Young ones are remarkable for venturing into contemporary ... more »

September 12th, 11:00 pm

Carolyn Huckabay on THE MeLTING BRiDgE

A douchey-but-redeemable toilet paper salesman touts the benefits of building a cheap factory in Mexico City; a hotel concierge on the Amazon prepares for the arrival of a professor who\'s ... more »

September 12th, 9:00 pm

Helen I. Hwang on One Funny Mother: I'm Not Crazy

"I'm crazy," so Dena Blizzard keeps reminding us. Former Miss Jersey shares stories of her kid-obsessed life in her standup comedy act. At times, it felt like she should be paying the audience ... more »

September 12th, 9:00 pm

M.J. Fine on 4X4

A great concept with uneven results, 4X4 puts audiences on the move to see four short pieces in four small spaces throughout the theater. Best is “The Last Dance,” a blind date -- appropriately ... more »

September 12th, 7:00 pm

M.J. Fine on When Things Get Crazy

Crazy’s a word that gets thrown around a lot, but Colleen Coffey, a Drexel junior, explores how far it can stretch in the three very different playlets that make up When Things Get Crazy. ... more »

September 12th, 7:00 pm

Steve Cohen on Woyzeck

When you see the power and relevance of Woyzeck, it's surprising to note that it was written in 1837 by Georg Büchner, who died that year at the age of 23. This is a forerunner of the Expressionist ... more »

September 11th, 10:00 pm

Brian Howard on louder

When it was announced, 10 minutes before showtime, that there would be technical delays and the show might start 15 minutes late, it seemed understandable. There was, after all, a much ballyhooed ... more »

September 11th, 9:00 pm

M.J. Fine on The Lost Book of Miriam

As a child, Miriam ensured that her baby brother would be adopted into Pharoah’s family but nursed by his own mother. As an adult, she accompanied him as he led the Jews to the Promised Land. ... more »

September 24th, 2:40 pm

Dave P on Conditioned Responses

It was nice to see two shows by a very talented group of dancers under the guidance of Amy. Hope to see more from Alchemy. Great job. ... more »

September 23rd, 4:38 pm

Eno Beaumont on When Things Get Crazy

Michael Colligan was the best. He was SO intense. ... more »

September 20th, 1:16 am

jimba on The Levity of Lithium

Autobiographical explorations into the psyche to say what happened, honest exploration, at tiimes enchanting, disconcerting, playful, vivid, and in the end an affirmation to life. Life on Lithium, ... more »

September 17th, 5:26 pm

Grace Stone on When Things Get Crazy

Colleen, I know I already told you this the other night but, you did a fantastic job. I work as a therapist and it was perfect, I just wish I brought some of my co-workers. ... more »

September 15th, 6:23 pm

Judy Hansberry on When Things Get Crazy

Everyone who sees the plays written by Miss Coffey can relate to them on some plane, reminding us all there is a little bit of crazy in all of us. The humor Miss Coffey interjected into the ... more »

September 15th, 5:14 pm

Karen Snedeker on When Things Get Crazy

I saw the plays and was amazed at how Ms. Coffey intertwined 3 very different views of crazy. The actors brought her sharp dialogue to life. ... more »

September 15th, 12:59 pm

Sylvia on A World of Seduction Passion Vulnerability

This was first time xhale performed in the fringe. I Thought the show was great. They are a new dance company.This was only there second time they peformed as xhale. I tought it was very ... more »

September 14th, 2:33 am

Emaleigh on The show must go on

My favorite show of the festival. I saw the show on Friday, 9/12 - Mayor Nutter was there to support the arts and got a warm welcome. But it was the show that ruled. I have never seen an audience ... more »

September 13th, 9:32 am

I wish it were More Often Bird Show on Improv and Sketch Comedy from Rare Bird Show & Meg and Rob, Respectively

Rare Bird Show is dope. I agree with Johnny C's review. They're tight and smart and funny. ... more »

September 13th, 8:14 am

Pegi P on Conditioned Responses

We went to last night's performance and it was great. Beatiful choreography and dancing in the 1st piece.Their last piece however seemed to be the crowd favorite. Strong music,creative choreography ... more »

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