Highlights in the second week of the Festival included:
AutoPilot performed in a tiny Old City gallery with superb acting performances and interesting lo-fi lighting and projections from an old overhead projector;
Nicole Canuso’s Fail Better which reprised some of her earlier work and included a new piece involving lots and lots of wooden blocks. I think it was the Inquirer that said she has a great face for dance, and she really does have a wonderfully expressive face;
Lunchlady Doris who gave us long-form improv sketch comedy as good as you’ll find in Chicago or NYC;
Crazy Gary’s Mobile Disco from Inis Nua Theatre Group with three extremely well-performed monologues which ultimately tie together in an edge-of-your-seat conclusion;
and Contest created by Jeb Kreager of New Paradise Laboratories with a cast of about 20 in yellow track suits competing for blue ribbons and shiny trophies.
The cavernous, domed room of the Rotunda and lighting on the old peeling walls and ceiling was a great atmosphere for the closing night event with DJ Spooky and King Britt. I’m already thinking ahead to next year’s adventures.

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