Walk into Bitch, Perfect, sit down, and get blown away. If you did nothing but follow the line, you better buckle your seat belts. This is a comedic and sometimes heartbreaking tale of coming out, a cappella singing, and more. It's hands-down the most impactful show that I've seen at Orlando Fringe this year.
The first hint that this isn't business as usual is the Orlando Gay Chorus being listed as the producer. Next is the title – yes, it's a play on Pitch Perfect, but it's also the title of an infamous (or notorious) episode of RuPaul's Drag Race. These are your framing devices in case you want to prepare yourself for some of the references and why's it this ways.
This show has a large cast, but hinges on four excellent performances: Blake Aburn as Cameron, David Lowe as Cameron's father, and the snarky commentators Brandon Lopez and Danielle Irigoyen as John and Joanne. (The latter are one of the main reasons you might want to watch Pitch Perfect first). As you might expect, coming out doesn't go entirely smoothly, but there're songs to smooth it out. Bring tissues – this show is worth crying over.
Smartly directed by Donald Rupe.
Fringe Pick
