Red String was a new musical written by presented at Fringe Art Space. This is a charming Romance where two 20 something woman travel Europe in the hope of finding love. Nessa has been having dreams about a man who could have been “the one'” When she discovers he is in Europe, she decides to follow in the hope of accidentally bumping into him. Her best friend Sami enjoyed the ride until the dreams became a bit to much of an obsession. Sami broke off to travel on her own while her friend pursued her fever dream.
Sami decided to wash away her problems at a bar and struck up a friendly conversation with the bartender. There was a natural chemistry between the two of them. Meanwhile Nessa did indeed meet the man she had come to find in Berlin. Unfortunately he had married a beautiful German woman, who decided to take Nessa in. In a late night conversation Nessa discovered that the chemistry was indeed still there.
The lyrics to the show kept the themes of love and friendship moving right along. There were always three doors on stage with red strings wrapped like spider webs across each portal. I took these doors to represent the past present and future. Nessa had woven such a tight web around one hope and dream and in so doing left part of herself behind.
The friendship between Sami and the bartender blossomed int a fast romance. Sami and Nessa’s friendship grew even stronger after the trails of travel. This show has so much potential. The musical orchestrations could still use refining but the story had heart. Writer Amanda Scheirer of Without Feat Theater, is bringing some amazing original productions to Orlando.