A Show that does Fringe right
Rating: 4
Descendant of Dragons
by KC Fringe Festival
Phillip Low delivered my favorite show of the first 2 nights of 2010 Fringe. He's put together a spoken word/storytelling experience that is well-written, engaging, and keeps you wanting to know what's comes next.
The autobiographical journey is part detective story, part slam poetry, and part father/son relationship. In an hour that mostly breezes by, Low is by turns funny and insightful.
This is not the type of show one usually gets the opportunity to see. It's not traditional theater, music, or even a staged reading. It's most like seeing a live version of NPR's "This American Life." This is exactly what Fringe Festivals are for--to provide a venue for shows like this one.
Mr. Low is a visiting artist from Minnesota and is often the case with out of town shows, the performance I attended on Wednesday night was sparsely attended. That's a shame; I hope more Fringers will find La Esquina (1000 W 25th Street, just of Southwest Blvd) and lend an ear to this show.
read the review at KC Stage
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