Good old days

The description does not do this show justice. This play chronicles two former best friends forced to confront their past mistakes, their present desires and the fears of their future in a phantasmagoria of the increasingly polarizing world around them, all while desperately trying to make their way back to each other.

A stunningly poignant performance and play, complimented by moments of humour. This show hits like a string of slaps to the face, lines flying in succession, only to have you laughing a quick minute later.

If you needed any proof that the future of theatre was looking bright then look no further than performances given by the two incredibly talented young actresses in Good Old Days. In this play we follow two ex roommates with an interesting frenemies dynamic, go through one the strangest nights of their life. Unsure if what they are seeing is a dream or reality. Throughout this play as every scene unfolds you find yourself getting pulled deeper and deeper into every moment. The moments of silence and tranquility leave you holding your breath, and on the edge of your seat waiting for what might be said next. Every moment of anxiety and anger shock you and reverberate through you the whole scene. And every sweet heartfelt moment warms you up and cracks a smile on your face. If you are looking for an incredibly interesting funny sweet and overall well done performance Good Old Days is a must see at Edmonton Fringe. From the incredible acting to exceptional tech work. Good Old Days is guaranteed not to disappoint. I spent three days in Edmonton and watched the show three times, each better than the last. I only wish I was still there so I could watch it again and again every single day as it is truly worth it. And if the shows keep getting better as they did for me I would suggest pouncing on tickets now because soon they just may become very hard to come by.

A show about sisterhood, growing older and growing apart. After years of living away, your old roommate drops by unannounced with a key you didn't think she had. Good Old Days made me think of old friends, old roommates and what would happen if our paths crossed again.

Would recommend. The two actresses hold these complex emotions with strength and talent as they take you through a surreal night in the city.

The show kept you guessing until the end. Was it a dream, nightmare, or wasn't it? It was composed of smaller scenarios that kept your interest peaked. Some funny moments throughout that lightened the mood. You could tell that the cast took pride in their work and enjoyed entertaining people. They have a great future, so please invite them back.

I was given a free ticket and an invitation from my friends to come from Calgary to Fringe for the first time. I love movies, but I had never seen a play before, so I sat down in this little quaint room with absolutely no idea what to expect.

Barely a few minutes in, and with no exaggeration,I couldn't recognize them; I forgot who they were.

I was hit with a wave of nostalgia, almost like opening a book I had read a hundred times before. Everything flowed so naturally that I stopped thinking about the fact that I was watching a performance. I was simply watching the story unfold.

I was genuinely taken aback by how quickly the actors and the technical team behind the production were able to envelop the audience and make that little room feel like somewhere else entirely. I stopped feeling like I was sitting in a room watching a play and started feeling connected to the beautiful world they had created.

And perhaps the most remarkable part was watching people I knew become people I didn’t recognize.

For my first play, Good Old Days is going to be a very difficult one to beat.

It was remarkable. It was heartfelt, immersive, and absolutely brilliant. I know I’ll remember this performance for years to come.

I came to watch my friends put on a play, and instead, for a little while, I got to watch them become something entirely their own.

I encourage anyone and everyone to watch, not only for brilliant acting and technical direction, but for the beautiful story they share that I promise you will resonate.

And to the playwrights and everyone involved.

Thank you for giving me something I didn’t know I was going to love.

An interesting show to explore the idea of going back and fixing the past. It also made me wonder ‘even if you could go back, should you?’.

I love supporting new artists at the fringe! They go for it in a way that is refreshing and honest. These ladies might be new kids on the block, but you can easily see that they will be veterans of the fringe soon enough! Don’t miss them!

Chasing Ghosts with Nostalgia

Good Old Days is a sentimental story of two ex-best-friends haunted by each other. In a fever dream the two are sent wandering in a hail storm in July, searching for the other. With Taylor Krake as Allison, and Avery Baggs as Wendy, the two take the stage as the two arranged best friends as the audience learns about the character's ups and downs together, and what exactly happened in the good old days.

Krake’s performance as Allison was elegantly executed through her seamless character transitions, and ability to present vulnerability throughout the show. Her character struggles with the struggles of growing up, and her depiction of the internal struggle was gracefully done.

Baggs’s performance as Wendy was exemplary, she did an amazing job of being able to act out each emotion. Even when her character wasn’t speaking her facial expressions provided clarity into the thoughts and feelings of each character she portrayed.

The two were not only able to play the main characters but also performed as extras in the others' dreams. Their amazing ability to seamlessly switch characters was amazing. The work that went into each character provided the audience with clear clarity of what type of person was on stage.

This production was gorgeously executed by both Baggs and Krake’s talented acting, and exquisite ability to portray the characters' past chemistry, and present tension.