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- An Evening With Olaf
- Angry Jellow Bubbles
Anything Show
Avalanche
Beatrice And Virgil In Paradise
Benefit Of Doubt
Breton's Dream
Chain Reactions
Chasing Rabbits
Condensed Works Of Frank Cullen
Counting The Ways (A Vaudeville)
Crazy Lady
Devil, Doctor Faustus And …
Disengaged
Don't Tap On The Glass
Double Counterpoint
Dr. Constance Cumming …
First Woman Plural
Floating Bone
From Shit Grows The Roses
Gretl
Happy Endings Are Overrated
Hold Me!
Imbecillus
It Came From Beneath The Kilt!
Jack The Ripper Slept Here …
Kiwi Standup Experience
Male Diva
Ma-Ma-Mamalia
My Penis In And Out Of Trouble
Myth Of Sisyphus
Neo Surrealists
Number 2
Opium
Regular Show
Run Jenny
Seeds Of Longing…
Slam, Bam, Thank You Ma'am
Sole Searching
State Of The Empire Address
Stew!
Ten
That Dorothy Parker
Theatre/Plague
Thicker Than Water
Tim's Magic Lantern Show
Tragical History Of Dr. Faustus
Trailer Trash Tabloid!
Treachery
Withering Glances
Woven
Zewski's Folly
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- 11play = Regular Show
2name = Vince Vitale
3email = WorldGazer@aol.com
4rating = 4 Stars
5review = Regular Show
In their final performances at this year's Fringe, The Regular Show (estrogen
humor) was placed quite appropriately across the hall from Neo-Surrealist
Systems (testosterone humor). Each has its joys, but most writers of media
are men, and I thoroughly enjoyed this loose collection of women's humor.
The desire for sleep over sex, or the vignettes about women's appreciation
of cats, or the wonderfully funny reading of an old advertisement about
a wonder bra, were cleverly and hilariously portrayed. This was a fun hour.
- 1play = Regular Show
2name = Tim Ereneta
3email = tim.ereneta@eudoramail.com
4rating = 2 Stars
5review = This enthusiastic ensemble, in a variety format of sketches and
monologues, though directed well enough, could have used an editor.
Sketches, while clever at times, lacked strong interaction between characters
(and it one case, compelling puppetry, or a satire thereof).
Monologues, while showcasing each of the writer's strengths as performers,
tended to lose focus.
Arwen Anderson is a delightful storyteller, but a stronger focus on its
central themes and some judicious editing would have made the piece more
than a wacky family anecdote.
Andrea Kulchewski (a terrific stage presence whose talent matches that
of SNL's Molly Shannon and Ana Gasteyer) shines in a solo piece earning
a cupcake-- a welcome change from her commentator and narrator roles in
other sketches. And in what I presume are her own sketches,
Randy Sterns shows off both her acting and writing talents exploring the
emotions of communicating in two memorable sketches, one set in the Video
Cafe and another in bed (the latter also hysterically funny).
Two strong nonfiction concepts, one a performance of Craigslist postings
and the other an ad for a sleep bra, while imaginatively staged, ultimately
lack a dramatic impact. Overall, the entire show came to life when the
ensemble dropped the "ain't the real world wacky" POV and moved
into honest explorations
of relationships and family.
The intro and finale, while amusing, seemed unnecessary decoration, tacked
on to fill out an hour. While this show's material disappointed me, I fully
expect that
given a couple of years to hone their talent and this ensemble will be
as strong as any company San Francisco has produced.
- 1play = The Regular Show
2name = goreski
3email =
4rating = 2 Stars
5review = Not painful, but not very funny either....
- 1play = Regular Show
2name = Jim Feldhouse
3email = jfeldhou@yahoo.com
4rating = 5 Stars
5review = <BR><PRE>
<A HREF="http://www.regularshow.com"><B>The Regular
Show</B></A>
Do not judge this book by its cover.
Also, you better show up early, cause word of mouth
is spreading and the last two regular shows are likely
to sell out. Arwen Anderson's tale of finding vegetarian
alternatives back in Pennsylvania will cheer up all the
emigres from east of Walnut Creek. Randy Sterns is gorgeous
in her both her poignant "Video Cafe" and her chuckle
producing "I like to Sleep". I love Andrea Kuchlewski
and you will <I>understand</I> why after seeing "I Got
It."
Euclides Pereyra's energy filled acting is a joy to witness,
he adds his special sauce to every piece he is in.
Lastly, but not least, Sharon Rowley steals the show,
without saying a word...
- 1play = The Regular Show
2name = Dave
3email = drembody@cyberdude.com
4rating = 5 Stars
5review = Well organized, very funny. Excellent use
of minimal props. A well spent hour.
- 1play = the regular show
2name = Victoria Rand
3email = vicrand@hotmail.com
4rating = 4 Stars
5review = I really enjoyed all the cast members, particulary randy sterns
who has a real depth and ability to be funny and more serious. I also think
Andrea Kuchlewskiis so funny playing these infomerical characters(princess
and the bee as well as the sleep bra).
- 1play = The Regular Show
2name = brewster
3email = brewster_david@hotmail.com
4rating = 5 Stars
5review = Review, part 2:
I forgot to comment on the AUDIENCE at Sunday's show: An audience member
chose this event to stage a canny experiment on the effects upon an infant
of a scary dark room, sudden bright lights, and roars of laughter and applause
from the surrounding mob of unfamiliar people. As it so happens, it freaks
them out. And anyone wondering if babies are fascinated by other babies
need only have observed as the baby heckled the cast when a baby doll was
brought on stage. Ice chips may have been the quietest thing the mother
had to soothe her child, but not quiet enough! Not to let the back of the
audience feel left out in having their entertainment interrupted, the mother
tried to soothe her child...but not actually OUTSIDE the theatre, in the
hallway...instead just near the exit doors, where all those alarming stimuli
were just as present for her child.
- Apart from that, I was quite pleased with the audience.
- 1play = The Regular Show
2name = brewster
3email = brewster_david@hotmail.com
4rating = 5 Stars
5review = Good funny show, tightly paced, a well-spent hour! Go get regular!
With the Regular Show!
- Funny, touching, and heartfelt, nice short pieces that move quickly
from one to the next. Thrill to the horror of the Toe Jam story! Laugh
with the woman staving off her boyfriend's advances when "she wants
to sleep!" See the inside of the mind acted out during the break-up
scene! I liked Sharon's sullen Movieplex cashier and the "Cat",
Andrea's preening talk-show host and idiotically cheerful clothing model,
Randy's hostile screenwriter and obsessed girlfriend, Arwen and Euclides'
CommunityBoard listings.
- 1play = the regular show
2name = Jonathan Luskin
3email = Jonathan@angstensemble.com
4rating = 5 Stars
5review = excellent writing and performance. Unlike some fringe performances,
this one shows clear signs of careful editing. You won't be disappointed.
I enjoyed the show despite the evil woman who brought her infant and let
it
rattle a cup of ice cubes for the entire hour.
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