Lemon Boots

This is a visual spectacle. The show allows the audience to create their own story. Audience members are engaged because they create their interpretation of the story rather than given a specific story line. It is a new way for actor/audience interaction. But at times the piece was to abstract and became visual entertainment rather than an interpretive story.... full review

I thoroughly enjoyed the ride that I was taken on by the athletic and passionate cast of Lemon Boots. Each vignette had a strong and unique emotional tone to it and the physical storytelling throughout the entire piece was funny, moving, exciting, wondrous, and more. I loved how the audience was invited to be a part of the show and was reminded throughout the piece that anything could happen to them as participants which made me feel a sense of engagement that was different from most shows I see. The most gratifying aspect of this show was feeling the palpable connection between the ensemble. As they climbed, locked, and bent together they created vibrant worlds where everything (a rocking chair, a bed cover, a mountain) had personality and ... full review

There was a lot of joy and energy in this production. It's exciting to see a group of young artists throw themselves into a physical piece of theater. They had an excellent sense of stage picture and lighting and some evocative images were created. The piece would have had more impact for me if more attention had been paid to context and story; I often wanted to understand what their images were communicating but was only able to guess. To be fair, perhaps their intention was a more amorphous/open-to-interpretation sort of storytelling. If that's the case, then they achieved their goal, though it was less impactful for me personally. I really appreciated and enjoyed the clear care and attention that went into this piece. It feels lov... full review

I saw three shows this year, and though it's sometimes hard to compare, especially in different genres, I think this one was my favorite. It was refreshing to see a good number of the actors so physically and emotionally invested in it.... full review

After watching the original show at CSULB, I was excited to see how it would transition into it's new space at The Fringe! For the most part, the essence and visual pull of this piece were very much still alive and breathing! One of my favorite elements of this show was the pure, unadulterated commitment of the actors. Each had a clear story, time, and place for them. Even in the midst of chaos, everyone was doing something that was unique and had a special meaning to them. It felt like these were all elements on this beautiful canvas; these little details from the other actors, you would miss them if they weren't there. There was a lot of yes on that stage. Speaking of staging, I can see the challenges presented to the cast in terms ... full review

Unlike anything I have seen this year at Fringe, this show is a mixture of Cirque de Soleil, interpretive dance, and object lesson. The cast was astonishing in their ability to move beyond the limitations of words and explain their story through dance and pantomine. It was an experience that I will never forget.... full review