Must See
“Breach” is one of this year’s buzziest shows among other Fringe performers, and it delivers, big-time. Every aspect of the high-stakes thriller is just stunning, from the cast’s opening eerie sea-shanty chants to the acting quality to the clever lighting and prop design. “Breach” is co-written and directed by Alex Church, quickly emerging as one of Minnesota Fringe’s strongest playwrights; Stephanie Kahle deserves huge kudos as movement director, too. This show — with a tightly woven storyline, ferocious but fine-tuned emotionality and nimbly handled social themes — is one of the most effective and affective theatrical works I’ve seen recently, Fringe or otherwise.
Presented by Third Space Theater at Theatre in the Round; 4 p.m. Aug. 2, 7 p.m. Aug. 3, 5:30 p.m. Aug. 6, 10 p.m. Aug. 8, 7 p.m. Aug. 10 (“Breach” is donating a portion of all proceeds to The Freshwater Society)
Still trying to decide what to see? Check out all the Pioneer Press 2025 Fringe reviews, with each show rated on a scale of Must See, Worth Considering, Could Be Worse or You Can Skip It.
The Minnesota Fringe Festival is presenting nearly 100 hourlong stage acts from July 31 through Aug. 10 around Minneapolis. Visit MinnesotaFringe.org for ticket and show information.
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