The Empire Of Sand

First off, I am not a person who goes and ‘Fringes’ (I think that’s the correct terminology), nor am I one who seeks out theatrical acts for enjoyment, we came to the Fringe by accident (we just came for the Farmers Market). But I am one who wants to expose my daughter to different forms of entertainment.

This one man show (while initially I didn’t understand what was going on) makes me appreciate the time and effort it takes to entertain.

I loved the engagement with the audience, and the way the audience was unsure of how to react, but once we started to participate it became fun.

I’m used to watching and knowing what the beginning the middle and the end looks like. This was my first time not knowing what that all looked like and I came out looking at my fellow audience members and seeing confusion and happiness and hearing nothing but great comments on what we all had just experienced.

You might have just made us a ‘Fringe Family’ from this experience and I thank-you.

Desert Dreams Brought to Life By Martha Estrada Baca

The Empire of Sand was a confusing yet fascinating venture into an imaginary world that will be sure to engage young children. The use of props and the creation of the set was extraordinarily creative and assisted in establishing the setting. I found the entire show, although confusing and convoluted at times, very creative. It was slightly reminiscent of the wackiness of Dr. Seuss and his stories. The usage of lighting was also very immersive. I would recommend for those who enjoy the unusual and confusing nature of Dr. Seuss’s stories.