Play It Sarah

Friday afternoon, I went to the Tarragon Theatre to see a one-woman Fringe show starring Sarah Hagen. Being a classical pianist, there was a variety of music played. But perhaps inspired by her recent move to Toronto from B.C., this 60-min performance was a retrospective on the moments in her life that has led her to here.

Since she's not an actor, the show felt more like spending time with a talented friend. In between musical bursts, she regales you with stories from obsessive teachers who demand 5 hour practice to the many people she has met over her well-travelled career. This friend also has a fondness for deadpans and groan-inducing puns. If Hagen was a real friend, I'd ask her how much does a place that can accommodate a grand piano rent for? And if she finds the staid clothing of formal performances boring and would rather wear her bumble-bee costume or 70s Club 54 outfit, both of which she wore during the show, then go for it!