4 out of 5 stars 

Admittedly, to look down at the program and take note that this will be a silent storytelling piece does not inspire much confidence in a show.  However, I was beyond pleasantly surprised as I sat in rapt attention at each of the 3 acts that came to life before my eyes.  That is what the fringe is about isn't it?  Finding these little diamonds in the rough.  The play experiments three concepts of the afterlife in Hell, Purgatory, and Heaven and each of those acts have their own flavour and feel.

Each of the scenes deals with birth, life, and death in their own way and while the first scene (Hell) was dark and the third scene (Heaven) was refreshing and inspiring.  The highlight was by far the second (Purgatory).  Not for the faint of heart but moving.

Possible Objectionable Words and Phrases: None.
Possible Objectionable Content: Violence through dance, implied scenes of rape, depictions of birth/death

Where is God... in Afterlives? 

It's a tough one.  The play is about the human condition between the times of birth and death.  The first act really reflects how evil begets evil, while the second act works on love prevailing through adversity, and the third joy.  Any of those we could easily draw a lesson from about who God is in this world.  

Evil begets evil... it is unavoidable by human intervention.  That was kind of the point of Christ's birth, death, and resurrection.  It was the attempt to stop that awful cycle.  

Love prevails... there is no sin too great that cannot be forgiven by God.  That isn't to say that there would not be consequences to your actions - should they be illegal as an example - but under God there is forgiveness should you ask.

Joy... God says that we would grant us the desires of our heart.  Once our hearts are attuned to God, the fulfilled desires do bring pure joy.   

- Kyle Rudge 

5 out of 5 stars!

Steampunk + aerial acrobatics + a moustache to die for = a great show that is worth digging through the couches to find those illusive pennies to see this show.  It is essentially a fun trapeze act in a venue that seems like it would be too small to hold a trapeze act.  Add to that the genre of Steampunk (a sub-genre of Science Fiction of mechanics like gears, levers, and airships taking the place of electronics and electricity - think of the movie Wild Wild West with Will Smith to get an idea).  Five crewmen aboard the airship will take you from point A to point B through a variety of stunts where each defies the last. 

Possible Objectionable Phrases: None
Possible Objectionable Content: None

Where is God.... in the Airship?

God lies in the creativity of the show.  While there is very little dialogue and it is mostly aerial stunts of strength and grace, it's worth sitting back, watching and ultimately marveling at what the human body can accomplish.  We are truly remarkable creatures that are made in a truly remarkable light.  The crewmen of the Airship will prove that to you.

- Kyle Rudge

3.5 out of 5 stars

A story about highschool seniors at a Catholic Boarding school dealing with issues of personal identity and trying to find a place in the world. Looking for answers from friends, the church and themselves. For the most part the show was great, it would've been nice to see a bit more done into transforming the stage instead of just using mime boxes which made it difficult to sometimes tell what their surroundings were. The music was great and the singing was pretty good, however you could tell that bits an pieces were cut out of songs which I found distracting. It's a gripping story that forces the audience to ask themselves what would you do if that was your situation?

Possible Objectionable Words and Phrases: 25
Possible Objectionable Content: Homosexuality, Drugs, Alcohol, Sexual References

Where is God... in Bare?

Here is where things get fuzzy, on the one hand the Bible clearly states that homosexuality is a sin while on the other hand the world longs for acceptance. Now I'm not going to get into a long schpeel about this because there just isn't enough blog for that, but I do think this is a great start to a deep conversation with God about how as a Christian we're supposed to love our neighbours who don't have the same religion as us, or beliefs, or sexuality. How do we as Christians do our BEST to represent our God.

- Danielle Lester

3 out of 5 stars

What would you talk about if you were trapped in a room with a mob outside and just a Donkey to talk to? Well this one woman show explores the ups and downs of a socially awkward woman's journey of figuring out why she is the way she is. Transporting us from Winnipeg to a small town in Ireland this show has it's moments with some giggles here and there. A little dry in some parts but there are some real touching parts that seem to pop in here and there.

Where is God... in Donkey Derby?

Well if you have a pet, you're probably guilty of talking to said pet and not getting a response. Sometimes we feel like all we do is talk to God but don't hear anything in return. But are we really listening, or just picking and choosing what we hear and if it isn't what we wanted pretend we didn't hear anything at all? So we get frusturated and upset. In the end though the answer we get might not be the answer we want, but turns out to be the answer we need.  Enter... Donkey Derby.

- Danielle Lester 

3 out of 5 stars

Greg Wood is once again at the Winnipeg Fringe Festival performing out of Calvary Temple and once again he’s proved quite popular (first show sold out).  While little has changed in his show over the years, the lessons contained within it are timeless.  However, this is not a guy-who-is-going-by-himself-at-the-age-of-30 kind of show, but better suited to a dad who is bringing his 4 year old to the Fringe to experience great lessons and be wow’d by a few of Greg’s simple “magic” tricks. 

If you’ve an overly observant 7 year old or older, there are perhaps other Kid’s Fringe shows but beneath that your kids will love it and you will love the lessons they go home with.

Possible Objectionable Words and Phrases: None.
Possible Objectionable Content: None

Where is God... at the Fringe Family Fun Show?

Definitely in the lessons of cooperation, encouragement, and loving who God made you to be.  Also the Veggie Tales songs that play before the show helps a lot too.

- Kyle Rudge

5 out of 5 stars!

Possible Objectionable Words and Phrases: NoneIf you need a break from traditional fringe then head on over to Venue 12 because Fubuki Daiko has anawesome show! Be sure you get there with plenty of time to spare because the line up was almost out the door, and the Japanese drumming is quite loud. The performance though was AMAZING! Fubuki Daiko are such great entertainers you'll find yourself totally trapped by the beat of the drums and their sense of humour. This one is a MUST see!

Possible Objectionable Content: None

Where is God.... in Fubuki Daiko?

Watching Fabuki Daiko drum you see all of the strength that it takes for them to hit those drums with all the power in their body. Yet as hard as it may be on them physically the joy coming through their performance is almost blinding. It iss infectious. God is in their talent, and they are sharing it with others. It is hard not to have joy when you are using the gifts God has given you.

- Danielle Lester 

0.5 stars out of 5 

In a nutshell, he's not.  There are weird shows at the Fringe, offensive shows at the Fringe, and even poorly performed shows at the Fringe.  While Gregory Krayzelburg dances the line of all of those categories it would be hard to qualify this show into any one of those.  Not because it spans the gamet of them all but because there really is not much in this show to really classify it.  It is not so much bad as it is kind of lame.  It is quite possibly the laziest show thrown together I have ever been subjected to at the Fringe.  He'll try to tell some jokes, he'll play a song for 5 minutes before he even comes on stage, he'll try to offend you, he'll wear roller skates, and he'll stand on stage while counting out 185 skittles one by one.  

Possible Objectionable Words and Phrases: 20
Possible Objectionable Content: Lewd sexual content, mocking of religion/spiritual beliefs, 

Where is God... in Jesus Christ's Favourite Comedian?

Honestly?  I'm not trying to be insensitive or rude here but... I think God's outside waiting for the other half of the audience to also leave the show early.  Other than that, I think the only thing that can be said is that God loves everyone despite everyone, even Gregory.  I guess all I can say more is: pray for him.

- Kyle Rudge

5 out of 5 stars

To be honest, this show was not at the top of my "must see list" . I wasn't sure how I was going to sit through an hour of something to do with knitting. To my very pleasent suprise this show is full of laughter and well... knitting. Set during WW1 Knitting Nel leads groups of woman to knit scarves, mittens and much more for their soldiers over seas and becomes a singing and knitting superstar. Featuring real songs about knitting (and they are seriously hilarious and awesome!) and one of the most amazing voices I've ever heard this one is a great show for you to bring the whole family. Don't forget to bring your knitting as well!

Possible Objectionable Words and Phrases: None
Possible Objectionable Content:: Reference to Alcohol

Where is God... in More Power to Your Knitting Nell?

There was once scene in particular where Nell talks about how "small gestures can change lives". Think about all of the little things we do opening doors for someone, knitting a prayer shawl, all of the little actions we may see as meaningless but to someone else that action could open the door to the realization that there is someone in this world at that moment that is caring for them. For myself, this reminded me that its not only big grand gestures that please God, but the small ones too.

- Danielle Lester

4 out of 5 stars

A really good representation of what it's like to deal with family during times that well... aren't the brightest. Virginia Bryan recalls her experience of dealing with the death of three people that mean the most to her in Southern Georgia. This one act perfromance screamed simplicity at it's finest and made me ask myself what would my experience be like?

Possible Objectionable Words and Phrases : None
Possible Objectionable Content: Alcoholism and Sexual References

Where is God... in My Three Moms?

Being about death God was pretty easy to find, but maybe not so easy to understand. One of the main themes was that "it's a celebration of life, they're going home to Jesus" Which people tend to forget about at a funeral, As Christians we have something to look forward too, its a home coming, we are going home to Jesus.

- Danielle Lester 

4 out of 5 stars

What do you get when you mix two fantastic singers and two french musical icons? You get Ne Me Quitte Pas Piaf and Brel: The Impossible Concert, where the songs and life of Edith Piaf and Jacques Brel are brought to life. The musical duo takes us on a journey through the famous composers life from start to finish using some of their most popular songs. The singing is absolutly phenomenal and the performers (Melanie Gall, Bremner Duthie) are charming and funny and connect great with the audience. The show features love songs that each composer wrote making this a great date night show.

Possible Objectionable Words and Phrases: 3
Possible Objectionable Content: Alcohol, Prostitution

Where is God... in Ne Me Quitte Pas Piaf and Brel?

In the journey through the lives of Piaf and Brel we find out some pretty heavy stuff about their lives, some stuff I personally can't imagine yet Piaf and Brel created some of the most beautiful music I've ever heard and the same goes for us we all go through hard times, things that drag us down that stop us from truly shining. Out of those dark times though God somehow brings out the beauty in us if we let him.

- Danielle Lester

4.5 out of 5 stars

Sometimes when it comes to fringe you get shows that are set up with actors who only really care about their lines and sometimes you get shows with actors who are absolutely amazing, this was one of those times! This was probably the first show I saw where there was an actual stage set up, and it felt real.

Orphans is about two brothers who are trying to get through life one step at a time any which way they can even if that means kidnapping, although their grand plan doesn't exactly turn out how they were expecting it too. This show had enough pips to keep me laughing, dialogue that was captivating, and a story that really drew me in... and at one point to tears (yep that's right I'm a big ol' baby...) See the show and you'll get what I mean.

Possible Objectionable Words and Phrases: 47
Possible Objectionable Content: Alcohol,Violence,Racial Slurs, Sexual References

Where is God... Orphans?

I found myself relating a few content pieces to God. How is it that we are offered a plan that is good for us and yet we are determined to live our own way accepting our sins are all there is for us. How many times did everyone turn away what Jesus had to give them? He gave us everything, all of him and yet they still refused. Although it's quite the dark play it had its moments where love would just shine through what was going on. Like a small bit of encouragement.

- Danielle Lester 

3 out of 5 stars

Revolver 101 explores one of the darker sides to humanity in a very real way.  It is a story set with a high school student and a negotiator in a room full of what used to be hostages. Although it is an intriguing concept the delivery got a little lost in all of the context, simply trying to fit too much into a short amount of time. It does however have a few quips and some powerful moments to keep you on the edge of your seat, it is a bit of a mind game.

Possible Objectionable Words and Phrases: 60
Possible Objectionable Content: Violence, Drugs, Murder

One of the main questions that comes out of seeing this one is "Who is in charge of our lives?" Who guides us, and what do our actions really mean for us who follow through with them and those around us? Are we trying to lead our lives ourselves? Or are we truly willing to give up our choices and honor those of someone who wants whats best for us?

- Danielle Lester

4.5 stars out of 5 stars

Are Rider fans born or made?  Nature or nuture?  Any CFL fan (Rider fan or not) will definitely enjoy the inside-outside look at the football fan culture.  However, the highs and lows that come with being the fan of any CFL football team only serve as a colourful backdrop to the humanizing story that will endear even the most devout Bomber fan to this Rider girl.  As a Bomber fan (and big Anthony Calvillo fan) can I say thank God for the 2009 Grey Cup? 

The only reason I've withheld that last half star is because I cannot in good conscience give 5 stars to a Rider fan, other than that the show was superb.  

Possible Objectionable Words and Phrases: ~30 (there are a lot of bad calls and plays to scream at)
Possible Objectionable Content: Light sexual inneuendo, extreme football culture

Where is God... in Ridergirl?

After the show I sat back and just smiled as I know a few Rider (and Bomber) fans just like her.  They really are a devoted breed who stick with their team through the thick and the thin, through the hard times and throw the good times. So as I sat there reflecting on it, it hit me.  What if those of us in the "pews" at church were this devoted to God's team and the church?  How quick are we to abandon ship, try new churches, and perhaps throw in the towel?  How much greater would the kingdom of God be if we were all die hard, sold out, do whatever it takes, cheer through everything, never give up, fans of God's team?

- Kyle Rudge

2 out of 5 stars

From the fair to the inside of a rubbish bin, Skip and Zee journey through the mind of a child stuck in a rubbish bin through the extensive use of gibberish, mime, and physical comedy.  While fantastical and perhaps intriguing at times it did struggle to be entertaining (aside from the brief interaction between kung-fu seagulls).  It felt as if there was a disconnect and inconsistency with how the characters were portrayed to the audience.  As such it was difficult to figure out who was what and where, so much so that you can feel like you're continually stuck in catch up mode unable to enjoy the show. 

Possible Objectionable Words and Phrases: None
Possible Objectionable Content: Mimed violence

Where is God... in Rubbish?

Jesus asked us to have faith like a child in Luke but what does that mean exactly? Not that we're supposed to make mudpies for Christ or anything of the sort but kids seem to just get the idea of grace.  Should one child say something bad about another, should forgiveness come it is as if the past is completely gone.  However, when we grow up we learn something about holding a grudge, not completely letting go, not fully grasping the concept of forgiveness and grace.  Is Rubbish a discussion about grace and forgiveness, not exactly.  But it at the very least gives you more of an insight into the mind of a child.

- Kyle Rudge

5 out of 5 stars

Despite knowing what I was in for (an eye-opening experience to the world of human trafficking), I still left fighting off tears.  She Has a Name refers to Number 18, a girl who was bought and sold from country to country to country to be used and abused by various pimps and clients.  Jason (played by Carl Kennedy) is a Canadian lawyer on a mission to save the life of Number 18.  The obstacles of international law, a bribed police force, and an untrusting trafficked girl are only compounded by a wife and child back home and utter frustration and anger due to helplessness.  Every piece of this play is polished to perfection.  It is the play that other fringe plays should strive to when it comes to performance, execution, and content.  Be a witness to She Has a Name and you'll never be the same.

Possible Objectionable Words and Phrases: 12
Possible Objectionable Content: Human Trafficking, Scenes that indicate (but do not show) rape, discussions of sex and sexual behaviour, man in underwear (boxers), woman in underwear (not sheer)

Where is God... in She Has a Name?

"Inasmuch as you have done unto the least of these my brethren, you have done unto me." - Jesus Matt 25:40

The content is not an easy one to wrestle with nor will you leave feeling uplifted and encouraged.  This play will break you but perhaps in a way that you need to be broken.  She Has a Name gets to the heart of the problem and through the power of theatre you are able to witness and experience the thoughts, feelings, and atrocities of what is going on daily around the world.  Where is God here?  God is in you the moment you step outside those doors.  He weeps over the horrors that are committed and longs for you to make an impact, a difference, a change.  After watching She Has a Name, your with your newfound compassion etched deep in your heart, you will have little trouble finding the motivation to find God in just such a manner.

4 out of 5 stars

Shelby Bond is absolutely endearing.  In his latest addition to the Fringe he steps out into the realm of stand up comedy and knocks it pretty well out of the park.  Growing up in Texas was rough for Shelby, being maybe midway over 5 feet, not liking football, and always being stuck the best friend of every girl he liked.  The comedy and songs only start from there and progress to everything from a Hell's Angel father to almost having his show cancelled at the 2012 Winnipeg Fringe Festiival (Venue 20 had to be moved from Aqua Books last minute due to permit issues).  With his warm personality, self-deprecating humour, and ukelele there is no doubt you'll leave with a smile on your face feeling it was time (and money) well spent. 

Possible Objectionable Words and Phrases: 12
Possible Objectionable Content: Shelby makes light of references to homosexuality, sexual promiscuity, and alcohol

Where is God.... in Shelby Bond's routine?

Watch Shelby as he intereacts with the audience before, during, and after the show.  It's not faked, forced, or even to garner material for his show, there is pure joy in his face as he meets new people.  When we watch re-enactments of Jesus, often we see him as formal and regal in his interactions with people but it's worth noting that throughout the gospels He was just as personable, just as joyful, just as warm, when meeting the rest of us.

- Kyle Rudge

4 stars out of 5 stars

A good mystery is made up of a few standard elements: a crime that is not what it seems, a victim that is themselves suspect, a plethora of characters each more believable to have committed said crime than the last, and finally a twist at the end to turn everything on it’s head destroying any preconceived notions you were formally led to believe.  Sherlock Holmes and the Case of the Hansome Cab Killer achieves all of these marvelously with 3 actors through costume change after costume change after costume change.  And when a costume change is impossible in comes shadow puppetry to the rescue.

I don’t want to give too much away except that I’m a fairly astute guy and I didn’t see that coming.

Possible Objectionable Words and Phrases: 4
Possible Objectionable Content: Sexual Innuendo, guys dressed in drag

Where is God.... in Sherlock Holmes?

I have felt a lot like Sherlock Holmes in trying to answer this question in play after play.  Each time however the answers have often shared a single common thread.  Nothing truly is as it seems.  There are always far more factors at play than we are generally privy too.  We worship a God who knows all things, understands all things, sees all things, and often we can be so quick to come to quick conclusions that end up being so far off the mark.  Often it is far better for us to trust in the One who knows all things instead of judging unfairly based on our finite knowledge of what lay before us.

- Kyle Rudge

2.5 out of 5 stars

When I sat down I figured it was going to be something dark and heavy something that would pull at every fiber in my body, instead it was a strange combination of dance and monologue. Now the Monologues were great they were real, they were captivating and clever and completely captivating. The reason for the 2.5 out of 5 stars is the dancing. Not that it was really dancing but I have no idea how else to describe it, it was during the transitions from moment to moment.... but it was I believe totally uncessesary and took away from what could have been a really powerful piece. I kept waiting for that Nigel guy from So You Think You Can Dance to pop up and shout to stop the music. The ending however redeemed the entire play but not enough to say that it would be a must see.

Possible Objectionable Words and Phrases: 0
Possible Objectionable Content: Adultery, Sexual References

Where is God... in The Abyss Burrow?

It was not until the ending that everything seemed to click in for me. I found God in the meaningfulness of memories she was recalling, this play reiterated the fact that God gives us moments to remind of our potential, and moments to remind us of our failures. That we are not perfect, but God is so we can find forgiveness in him.

- Danielle Lester 

3.5 out of 5

If your looking for a play that turns your world upside down a bit this is it. A couple that has only been dating three months is forced to make a decision about their future that will change their lives forever. This play takes you from the beginning of a pregnancy to the end of one and asks the audience, "What do we do? What can we do? Whats right?" This heavy topic is balanced by humor and wonderful acting, it took a while for me to catch on to what was actually going on and some of the subject matter did make me a bit uncomfortable but once the play really got into the mix of things I was enthralled.

Objectional Words: 23

Objectional Content: Incest, Sexual References, Rape, Drugs, Alchohol

Where is God?

This one brought the question "Where is the hope in such a dark confusing time?". In the play they didn't seek God, they sought "something" but not God, so I wondered would their lives turned out different if they had? Would they still make all the same mistakes, and come up with the same answers? How would a relationship with God have influenced them, would it have given them the comfort they were looking for? The whole story would have an entirely different outcome if that was the case, the story would have had hope which was something it seemed to lack. Hope is such a powerful and strong thing, and the reality of it is that God is who gives us true hope. If our God is for us? Than who could ever stop us?

 
4 out of 5 stars

It can be hard to do comedy and keep it clean but this San Francisco group does an awesome job. They are HILARIOUS! I was laughing the entire time. This is a great show for families to head out too. It had alot of physical comedy and they did a great job interacting with the audience... so front row be warned you may be chosen to participate in some of the fun!

Possible Objectionable Words and Phrases: None
Possible Objectionable Content: None

Where is God... in the Good, the Bad, and the Stupid?

God definitely has a sense of humour, which is something I know I forget about sometimes. And this act proved that holding yourself to a higher standard can still mean fun and laughs. God loves to hear us laugh and this show is something to safely laugh right along with.

- Danielle Lester 

3.5 out of 5 stars

Perhaps this one is not so much holy as it is definitely an experience.  Martin Dockery truly is a master in the art of storytelling and he will certainly make you see the reality he weaves with his words and animates with his hands.  While set amidst his experiences at both the Holy Land Experience in Orlando Florida, the Holy Land itself in Israel, and all manners of immigration and customs gates, that is really just the backdrop for the story that centers around Martin's love life. Which is a shame since the backdrop was far more colourful (and ultimately more moving and entertaining) than the dark foreground of his love life.  Like his performance last year of The Bike Trip, this story was told remarkably well but the story itself just was not that great.

Possible Objectionable Words/Phrases: 2
Possible Objectionable Content: A handful of sexual innuendos, praise of promiscuity

Where is God.... in The Holy Land Experience?

One would think that would be an easy question to answer but it is tougher than it seems.  Here's my best effort. 

It was riveting to watch Martin display the human condition in such a masterful way.  He describes experiences like being in Bethlehem during Christmas or talking to the actor who played Christ with such reverence and awe.  Even though through self-admission his beliefs did not match, he could not help but be moved by what was before him.  You line that experience up with his constant struggle of staying monogamous and desire to perhaps justify it not only to the audience but to himself makes for an interesting believer's perspective about the show.  I left the show wondering if he had a taste of that pure wonder and joy, why then return to the pangs of guilt, betrayal, and lies?  By the end of the show he believes he has found love in an open relationship but it felt more like he was trying to convince not only the audience but also himself that he found something truly joyful.

- Kyle Rudge

2.5 out of 5 stars

Set in England during the time of the Black Death, the Plague Doctor’s Daughter attempts to demonstrate how empathy and compassion were/are the greatest tools in dealing with devastation and perhaps the only real way for someone to truly change their tune.  The idea was sound, the script was a little lacking.  The dialogue will switch from period references to modern day slang in the same sentence and it was hard to remain immersed in the story as a result.

Possible Objectionable Words and Phrases: A handful
Possible Objectionable Content: Discussions of sexual promiscuity

Where is God... in the Plague Doctor’s Daughter?

The story is ultimately about sacrifice.  [SPOILERS] What would you sacrifice for the ability to take care of your loved ones.  The father sacrifices his health by becoming a plague doctor, in the hopes that he could provide his family with a better home.  The sister sacrifices her life of luxurious and extravagant living (much like the Prodigal Son) to take care of her sister and in many ways her father’s memory.  And lastly a patient who sacrifices her last days of being with her children in hopes that the sickness would not spread to them.  Is that analogous in many ways to the story of Christ? 

- Kyle Rudge

 5 out of 5 star

Sin Eater is the journey of a woman who is trying to fufill the last wish of her dying father while facing her own fears and doubts. What an amazing performance, I wasn't too sure what to expect when the actress started talking in her "southern" accent that kept switching to a kind of Irish. The set was simple and she re used her props all in different ways which was really neat to see. The best parts though were when she would dance, her acting was decent but as a dancer she took the play to another level, that was where she was really amazing. This one is a must see for sure, but beware for about 15 mins there is some intense strobe light action so mind your eyes!

 Objectional Words: None

Objectional Content: None

Where is God?

         The "Sin Eater" is a man that visits dying people to take on their sin. So instantly I was drawn to the story of Jesus, the difference though was that in the play they didn't know what would happen once "the Sin Eater" died while we as Christians know what happened once Jesus died. At one point she says "every man has a soul worthy of being saved" yes EVERY man-meaning everyone. Which got me thinking, do I let everyone know that they are worthy of being saved? Not just people I like, or even just people I know... but EVERYONE! When we hear Non-Christians testimonies or stories or they reveal something to us that they struggle with, a sin that weighs them down; do we just listen, or brush their problem aside? Or do we let them know that they are worthy of being saved, that no sin is too big for God to not love you, for Jesus to not forgive your sins.

4.5 out of 5 stars

Wonderful, absolutely wonderful. A story about a woman who moves to Vietnam and changes not only her life, but the lives of so many others without even realising it, almost as if it was destiny. Toyna Jone Miller wrote, directed, and starred in her adaptation of her true story, not only was her acting amazing but her story telling, the story itself kept me drawn in the entire time. Full of wit and heartache, this is a great show.

Possible Objectionable Words and Phrases: 3
Possible Objectionable Content: Adultery

Where is God... in Threads?

The key part in her story are Threads, threads that connect all the moments in our lives to other peoples lives. She didn't realise that somehow all of these different "threads" led to all of the moments that shaped her. Some of the stuff that happened, all seemed apart of a bigger plan. As if someone had planned it out for her. (hint hint nudge nudge) Giving God control of our thread is what makes sense, he's the man with a plan and has his reasons for everything even if we don't see or understand it in that moment some day it'll all come to light.

- Danielle Lester 

4 out of 5 stars

If your looking for something really different this year Trashbot Apocolypse is a great break from your average fringe show! This contemporary dance performance had alot to say and a unique way of saying it from awesome dance to background visuals. Trashbot Apocolypse takes you through the beginning of civilization through to modern days and time and the effect that has had not only on our earth but on ourselves as well. Some of the topics it brings up are ones I ask myself almost daily, "am I afraid of change, is society it's own destruction, am I secretly a robot?

Objectional Words: None

Objectional Content: None

Where is God?

How awesome is our God to create such an amazing place for us. As we were being taken on our journey of civilization the background visuals would show different time periods being built, all of which are very different from eachother. I found myself praising God for his work, as it is all from his hands that everything was done. And not only this place he created for us but ourselves. Watching those dances just flow, seeing how their bodies were able to move and show emotion without talking. So even if we can't speak, our bodies our emotions can still shine through. Actions speak louder than words as the saying goes so what can I do with my actions to portray the awesomness and love of God? 

NO RATING GIVEN (Ignite Community Reviewed)

This show is in a really nice venue - MTYP at The Forks, which has free parking and air conditioning. The show is a single actress playing six characters - a teenager going to her prom, a stripper, a society widow, a temp, a circus artist, and a girl from Kentucky who's\ learning to be a circus performer.

It's pretty challenging for a Christian, especially the stripper character, but it's the play I've seen that most directly addresses God and what we can do to make ourselves ready for God in our lives. The message of the show is to "put down what you're carrying" and trust that all those earthly things and memories and stories are things we can let go. In particular, the circus artist talks about having a religious experience, and how "some people pray...some people climb."

The stripper character talks about how frustrating it is for her that men come into her bar trying to replace the real human connection that they should be looking for at home.

I liked the sly comedy - one character asks, "Did Mrs. Goble go to heaven?" and her mother responds, "Yes, she was a good Baptist." And there's another place where the performer brings up God for the first time and then says, "Whoa, God stuff! We didn't come to no theatre to hear no God stuff!".

Possible Objectionable Words and Phrases: three hard profanities
Possible Objectionable Content: brief toplessness, one character is a stripper

Where is God...in TRUE STORY?

The message of the show is to let go of earthly things and give yourself over to God; let go of pride, greed, and fear, and trust that God can be, as the circus performer tells us, "A loving father, waiting only for you."

- Ali Schriftsteller