Consider the Dongfish is delightful and engaging from its very first moments. Combining the zany retro-geekery of Rocky Horror Picture Show with the defamiliarization of Bugonia and the innocence of "EPICAC," this tightly written and expertly performed show tackles everything from the universality of affection to the strangeness and wonder of humanity itself.

The fact that Annie Konstantinov and Nicholas Guerrerio have packed such an incredible amount of feeling and thought into such a short runtime is nothing short of miraculous. Their movement, vocal work—and even puppetry!—are incredibly expressive, funny and, above all else, humane. Each one of their decisions adds up to a campy but profoundly existential, moving mood.

I strongly recommend Consider the Dongfish to one and all and, if given the chance, I would love to see this show again.