Kevin Thornton's I Love You (We're Fucked) filled the sweaty Artworks space with both eager audience members and wonderfully funny stories and songs. Thornton is an extremely talented performer who has improved on his 2009 CincyFringe show Sex, Dreams & Self-Control with a crisp comedy that was more fast past and improvisational. Kevin knows how to put on a show and knows how to push the crowd over they edge with him.
The tone of the show takes many more detours. You don't know what he is going to say, but that will not scare the audience if they aren't prudish. The prudes might want to skip this one. Beware of the "Blood stories" as they mix emotional elements that snap back to humor very quickly.
I sat in the back, which is slightly elevated, giving a better sightline. The sound was fine for me in the back, but had room to be louder. The heat was intense, literally. Kevin was nearly topless by end after removing his shirt and tie. I don't think this was part of the show, more of a reality to a hot fringe night for a sell out crowd.
Kevin Thornton's I Love You (We're Fucked) filled the sweaty Artworks space with both eager audience members and wonderfully funny stories and songs. Thornton is an extremely talented performer who has improved on his 2009 CincyFringe show Sex, Dreams & Self-Control with a crisp comedy that was more fast past and improvisational. Kevin knows how to put on a show and knows how to push the crowd over they edge with him.
The tone of the show takes many more detours. You don't know what he is going to say, but that will not scare the audience if they aren't prudish. The prudes might want to skip this one. Beware of the "Blood stories" as they mix emotional elements that snap back to humor very quickly.
I sat in the back, which is slightly elevated, giving a better sightline. The sound was fine for me in the back, but had room to be louder. The heat was intense, literally. Kevin was nearly topless by end after removing his shirt and tie. I don't think this was part of the show, more of a reality to a hot fringe night for a sell out crowd.
This show will likely continue to sell well, so get there early and consider sitting in the back. Kevin will reach you with his wit no matter where you are seated.