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With the flurry of Fringe there were a handful of shows I didn't get around to reviewing, so here's a brief recap:

Agamemnon: A valiant effort at updating the Greek tragedy, but unfortunately the script doesn't quite come through and the sock puppets are woefully underused. 3 out of 5 stars

Tragedy of You: Joseph Scrimshaw's latest effort is delightful, weaving improv about a random audience member into a 5-act Shakespearean tragedy, replete with humor and Shakespeare references. 5 out of 5 stars.

Every Pastie* Tells A Story: This is the first time I've caught one of Nancy Donoval's shows, and I'm glad I didn't miss this one. Nancy is a wonderful storyteller and weaves a delightful tale of college theater in Wisconsin and her encounter with a New York director. 4 out of 5 stars.

The Curse of Yig: Tim Uren returns to Lovecraft with this creepy snake tale. Time Uren's performance is spot on, though Amy Schweickhardt's performance for me fell flat. The script also suffered at times from being too literal an adaptation, but all in all a fun story. 3 1/2 out of 5 stars.

Two Bowls of Cereal and some Bacon: First-time Fringe producer Mahmoud Hakima brings a touching tale of childhood friendship contrasted with family turmoil. Both genuine and tragic, if this production is any indication Mahmoud will soon become a Fringe staple. Truly wonderful. 5 out of 5 stars.