BWW Blog: Clarissa Moon - A Weekend at Fringe

In Orlando, the Fringe festival is kind of a big deal. It's a time when the theatre community comes together to perform, watch shows, network, eat from food trucks, and celebrate the arts. I saw three shows this weekend at the festival: On The Line, Burn Job, and Simpleton.

There is never a boring moment in On The Line. This revue has one showstopper after the other from shows such as Chicago, Hello Dolly, A Chorus Line, and my favorite, West Side Story. Eric Yow's choreography is absolutely mesmerizing. The spirit of the original show is captured in each number. This high-energy musical review is not one to miss.

Next, I saw TJ Dawe's one-man show, Burn Job. As Fringe-goers know, no one tells a story like Dawe. I make it a point every year to see his shows. Using a thru line of one particular acid trip he took when he was 17, TJ leads us through his journey of self-discovery. The show was comedic, honest, and thought provoking.

When I walked into Simpleton on Sunday afternoon, I had no idea what to expect. I thoroughly enjoyed this parody of the popular musical Hamilton about what would happen if Donald Trump were to be elected president. It had the same lyric density as Hamilton, and an ensemble sound worthy of a Broadway production. Hammersley, Brown, and Mesrobian's witty lyrics were satirical without being over the top, including a call-to-arms at the end. Anyone who is a Hamilton fan or follows the presidential race will enjoy this hilarious, highly energetic show.

I'll be seeing more shows this weekend. Stay tuned!

Photo credit: Elina Moon

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