Vince Kanasoot
I loved Ickoholics! Lucy is super personable and funny, and the concept is so unique, relatable, and entertaining! Let's talk about the concept first. I never thought about this before, but there really is a step-by-step process that happens when you have a new romantic interest, and there's often a turning point when things may or may not get serious. Whether people realize it or not, this is an "Ick" moment because we often search for flaws in the our potential partner...essentially an "Ick". As for the show's presentation - it's super fun! I love the use of music and the visuals on the screen. One other element I loved is Lucy's storytelling. She paints such vivid scenarios. Even with just herself on stage, you can visualize everything she's talking about. She also does some great dance moves, including the worm. Way to slay, girl!
Byte Your Tongue, created an performed by Kylie Thompson, is a spellbinding, thought-provoking dance performance that will leave you thinking about the show long after you've left the theatre. Kylie is a brilliant dancer, clearly with substantial technical training and artistic talent. In Byte Your Tongue, we see her interpret a range of sound bytes which are played repeatedly in different speeds, with Kylie's physical interpretation changing to match each variation. These sound bytes range from Emma Stone's Academy Award acceptance speech for Poor Things, to Queen Elizabeth's Coronation speech. I believe there's also a sound bye from Absolutely Fabulous, but that's just a guess! I'm super curious about Kylie's process in curating these sound bytes. In the end, how your interpret Kylie's presenation is entirely up to you, the audience member. Kylie has such an engaging presence and her dancing is so tremendous, I was compelled the entire time. This is an excellent example of a talented dancer/choreographer using their craft to create something highly artistic.
The Guys I Fcked is a hilarious and creative show that many people can probably relate too and will be delighted by. The concept of the engaged couple of Christine and Noah sitting in a therapist's office, as Christine recounts each of her romantic relationships is a super cute and clever concept. The performers, Megan Phillips, Kwasi Thomas, and Hans Potter are terrific comedic actors. Megan and Kwasi's characters are very likeable, and Hans does a phenomenal job of switching to mulitple character throughout (he plays all the different men in Christine's sex life). No many how many romantic partners you've had, you'll find nuggets that you can relate back to in your personal history. This is based on true events and it's obivous - the stories are so unique that they couldn't be made up! Go see The Guys I Fcked for a super fun time!
Love (Manipulated) is a very cute comedic play! The show's premise - married filmmakers dragging their relationsip issues into the story they're creating and the subplot between the two actors in the film - is a creative and engaging vehicle. There are some clever moments here and a lot of work has clearly gone into bringing this show to life. The plot is unpredictable, so it keeps you engaged because you want to see how things pan yout.
Savannah Erasmus is a terrific comedian and her one-person show, Fashionably Late, is a super fun and sassy show that's also backed by great substance. Audiences get to come along with Savannah as she gets ready for her comic show - trying on some gorgeous outfits and learning more about her, including her Indigenous heritage and how it remains a strong part of her life. I really enjoyed learning about the impact Indigenous culture has played in fashion. What I love most about this show is how uniquely Savannah it is. Savannah Eramus is a wonderfully upbeat, funny, smart, and thoughtful young woman, and Fashionably Late glows with her loveable spirit.