This is a cute, funny snack of a show that’s also sort of touching at times. It’s one of the shortest performances in the Fringe, but that’s because it’s just the right length. Jen Frankel is immediately believable and endearing in the title (and only) role. The flashback and fantasy scenes are cleverly written and performed, particularly the job montage and—not a spoiler, given the title—stripping routines. (Kudos on the non-nudity nudity, which is saucy yet tasteful.) The music is well-chosen, and edited better than most of the other productions I’ve seen that use it incidentally. I’ve only two quibbles:
- The music and sound cues this evening were a little too loud; Frankel’s character is enthusiastic by nature (as is the actress herself) but she seemed to be on the verge of shouting her lines just to be heard.
- Being one, I take (mock) offense at the portrayal of the geek. 🙂
