While I was a little unsure of where it was going at times, I really enjoyed Flyover. I found the actors, both individually and within their relationships, to be exceptionally charming and successful. Don't miss it!
Didn't know what to expect, but the show was funny with some very poignant moments. The actors portrayed characters with earnest humanity, dealing with familiar issues to anybody living a life they never planned for.
Cleverly written. Great performances by all three actors. You don't want to 'Flyover' this one. :) I loved that it portrayed an easily identifiable slice of life...between our hopes and dreams and our realities...with quotations of Hamlet inserted every now and again...as a tool to deal with our everyday responsibilities. I'm of course not capturing everything here, which is why you should check it out!! :)
Wonderfully written, capably acted, and riotously funny from start to finish! Writer-director-actor-producer Tristan Ross weaves a tale combining literature, philosophy, humor, post-collegiate angst and Midwest malaise into one magnificent show! Amazing performances by Ross and Ericka Barker met with raucous laughter and a standing ovation from the Wednesday night crowd! Do NOT miss "Flyover" (you'll thank me later)!
Just realized I forgot to add the star - Jascha (hope I spelled that right) - to my review. He handled the emotion and humor within his story ably and admirably!
Indy has a truly original voice and force of nature in Tristan Ross. I have thoroughly enjoyed his Shakespeare adaptations and interpretations, and I was very excited and curious to see his original work.
Flyover is simply far too complex to be called a comedy. Methinks this is a drama cleverly disguised as a snarky comedy. I hope he does not shelve this piece, but will revisit it and flesh out the characters, perhaps bringing a little light into their lives.
What strikes me the most about Tristan is that he seems to be two diff't people. The play contained more expletives than even I am accustomed to in live theater, but they came out naturally, not forced. It also contained some of the loftiest literary allusions I've ever seen in any Fringe show. In some ways, it seems as if he's poking fun at his own vast knowledge, which is part of the charm of the show.
All things considered--the great acting, and the semi automatic machine gun pacing--it easily goes in my book as one of the most unusual pieces I've seen in a long time. If you are sleepy when you arrive, you will leave feeling like you've had a triple shot of expresso.
While I was a little unsure of where it was going at times, I really enjoyed Flyover. I found the actors, both individually and within their relationships, to be exceptionally charming and successful. Don't miss it!
ReplyDeleteDidn't know what to expect, but the show was funny with some very poignant moments. The actors portrayed characters with earnest humanity, dealing with familiar issues to anybody living a life they never planned for.
ReplyDeleteCleverly written. Great performances by all three actors. You don't want to 'Flyover' this one. :) I loved that it portrayed an easily identifiable slice of life...between our hopes and dreams and our realities...with quotations of Hamlet inserted every now and again...as a tool to deal with our everyday responsibilities. I'm of course not capturing everything here, which is why you should check it out!! :)
ReplyDeleteWonderfully written, capably acted, and riotously funny from start to finish! Writer-director-actor-producer Tristan Ross weaves a tale combining literature, philosophy, humor, post-collegiate angst and Midwest malaise into one magnificent show! Amazing performances by Ross and Ericka Barker met with raucous laughter and a standing ovation from the Wednesday night crowd! Do NOT miss "Flyover" (you'll thank me later)!
ReplyDeleteJust realized I forgot to add the star - Jascha (hope I spelled that right) - to my review. He handled the emotion and humor within his story ably and admirably!
ReplyDeleteIndy has a truly original voice and force of nature in Tristan Ross. I have thoroughly enjoyed his Shakespeare adaptations and interpretations, and I was very excited and curious to see his original work.
ReplyDeleteFlyover is simply far too complex to be called a comedy. Methinks this is a drama cleverly disguised as a snarky comedy. I hope he does not shelve this piece, but will revisit it and flesh out the characters, perhaps bringing a little light into their lives.
What strikes me the most about Tristan is that he seems to be two diff't people. The play contained more expletives than even I am accustomed to in live theater, but they came out naturally, not forced. It also contained some of the loftiest literary allusions I've ever seen in any Fringe show. In some ways, it seems as if he's poking fun at his own vast knowledge, which is part of the charm of the show.
All things considered--the great acting, and the semi automatic machine gun pacing--it easily goes in my book as one of the most unusual pieces I've seen in a long time. If you are sleepy when you arrive, you will leave feeling like you've had a triple shot of expresso.
--amy p.
I suppose it is called "espresso." --amy p.
ReplyDeleteReally enjoyed this one. Fast paced, funny and smart. Cast and crew do a wonderful job. Don't miss it!
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