Ryan Blair
Howdy. I been doin' this Fringe Artist thing for nigh-on a decade now, in almost every capacity at one point or another. I got opinions on the shows I see; some are good, some are not-so-good --- but I believe reviews are about cultivatin' community and, if not a shared aesthetic value, a communal vocabulary to describe what we're seein' on our stages. I always strive to find somethin' positive about any production. If you don't like what I have to say, that's fair. I put my picture on here so you can find me on the grounds and knock my lights out. Or accost me verbally. You can also DM me hate-messages (or support) on Insta @grinanblairit. Whatever gets your rocks off. See you in the beer gardens.
Hot dang, what a gut-buster! Chris Bullough's charm and mastery mixes perfectly with his sometimes satirical, often heartfelt country tunes to deliver a comedy show that'll keep ya laughin' and swoonin' til the curtain falls. Decked out in one of the most exquisite suits ever to grace the stage, Bullough's Tyler Wainwright Jr. looks mighty handsome as he weaves an intricate tale of familial drama and celebrity-status shenanigans. With a guest appearance from the smell of Meuwly's smoker that couldn't have been better timed, even if stage management had decided to burn down the Roxy again, Undiscovered Country delivers an intimate and hilarious show brimming with a message that never tries to beat you over the head. The show lingers a bit longer than I'd have liked in the third quarter, and some small line issues rear their ugly heads throughout (maybe to be expected in a 90-minute solo show, and expertly handled by Bullough when they happen), but the ending is well worth the wait and stuck like a sweatin' pig. I can confidently say that this here is one counrty boy y'all don't wanna miss!