Chase and Stacey’s Joyride

What a perfect way to start my Fringe.  Chase Padget (6 Guitars)  and Stacey Hallal (Curious Comedy) have created a wickedly funny and perfectly paced piece with Joyride.  The show lives up perfectly to its description, “a musical comedy mix of Reggie Watts and I Love Lucy while exploring moments in life when we feel thrilled and terrified…at the same time”.  Consisting of 12 sketches and a few surprises, Chase and Stacey leave it in the hands of the audience to decide what they will perform next.  From ribbon dance commenters having a love affair to perfectly executed improv scenes to a farmer struggling to pitch his rutabagas, part of the joy of this show is that if you aren’t entertained in the moment, a new (hilarious) scene is only a few minutes away. 

And yet, somehow, after laughing my guts out for 60 minutes straight, Chase and Stacey managed to bring tears to my eyes with the sheer beauty of their final song. Chase’s musical talents and Stacey’s endearing charm and openness were at their finest. 

Get your tickets now.  If this show isn’t sold out yet, it should be. 

PS – if you don’t know who Reggie Watts is, watch this. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9aKnx7PdCgU If you love it, see the show.  If you don’t love it, see the show. (sorry about the youtube vortex you are about to get sucked into). 

PPS – Chase and Stacey can you please record that final song and then sell me a copy?  

Chase & Stacey’s Joyride written and performed by Chase Padgett and Stacey Hallal.  Playing at the Revue Stage (1601 Johnston St, Granville Island) as part of the 2014 Vancouver Fringe Festival. Visit http://vancouverfringe.com for tickets and showtimes.