4/26/2010 (Taken From Yelp)
By: LM K- Suffolk, MA
Rating: *****
Really great show! The humor definitely resonates with anyone who works in an office environment. The script is very well-written, and the actors' improv is decent too.
The actors were really good, and a couple were absolutely fantastic (the HR rep comes to mind). I thought there was enough audience participation without it being embarassing for people or over-the-top.
Also, the bar offers $1 beers (Heineken and Bud Light) for people attending the show -- awesome deal that makes the show even more fun!
4/26/2010 (Taken from Yelp)
By: CJ Z
Rating: ****
Funny, un-PC but real enough. Actors were good, script was strong. Improv needed more help from audience. It's worth the price of admission.
4/20/2010 (Taken from Yelp)
By: Sarah J- Boston, MA
Rating: **** 1/2
Hi all!
This is my first review on yelp! I just moved here 3 months ago from Minneapolis, MN so am quite new to Boston. I am a fan of theater and acocmpanied a friend to this new show, FishNet-NetWorks this past weekend. My friend knew someone on the cast, so I tagged along not expecting much. I was pleasantly surprised! This show was a riot!
I have never seen a stage show in this format. I have seen audience interactive shows like Tony and Tina's wedding before. This is very different! It is actually a comedy of a corporate meeting! It is audience interactive but not over the top to make anyone uncomfortable.
Basically, the show is based on this company, Fishnet networks, and has its whole management team of about 12-13 corporate stereotypes. The whole show is a meeting where the audience are new employees of the company. To get you into the show right away, as you are walking in, they give you FishNet company name tags! very cute!
The actors were awesome! I LOVED the woman who played the HR Rep! and the actor who played the Indian IT Guy! Basically, each member of managerment went up to give a presentation on what they did for the company, basically hilarious exagerations of a real meeting. Because I work in a company, I absolutely related to it! The twist is that the audience gets to vote for who gets fired by actually TEXT polling a vote!
Overall, a VERY fun show that I highly recommend!! I do warn you, this is very shocking and politically incorrect in parts, and can be considered offensive by some. But if you like politically incorrect humor, check out this new show!!
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(As taken from Arts Boston)
"Super funny"
Review posted by: Jackie from Boston, MA, Apr 30, 2010
Rating: ****1/2
I caught this show last weekend and thought it was a very funny send up of the current working world. The basic premise is you are a new hire at some sort of high tech company, sitting through an orientation. You hear from the CEO, marketing guy, tech guy, HR woman, etc. They're just like people in your office, except completely insane. The cast has a lot of fun and enjoy interacting with the (somewhat) rowdy audience. There is some audience interaction and improv, but not too much. I highly recommend seeing this!
(As taken from Arts Boston)
"Hilarious New Show!"
Comment posted by: Ben from Brookline, MA, Apr 19, 2010
I went to see the opening of this show on its opening night, April 16, and did not know what to expect for something so new! It was REALLY funny! If you liked politically incorrect, office satire,... Collapse
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I went to see the opening of this show on its opening night, April 16, and did not know what to expect for something so new! It was REALLY funny! If you liked politically incorrect, office satire, this is hilarious. Every line is so cleverly written and there is constant chaos with the very funny (and large!) cast! Great show! I highly recommend it! Collapse
(As taken fron Arts Boston)
"Very funny new show!"
Review posted by: Jen from Boston, MA, Apr 18, 2010
Rating: ****
I caught this brand new show this past rainy weekend at the DoubleTree Hotel in Boston. I did not know what to expect with a new show, but it was SOOOOO funny! There was not a single instance of boredom. The characters were all so funny and different from each other. I am a big fan of office comedies since I work in a corporation. This is an awesome office comedy! I warn people that some parts will definitely make you cringe (in a good way!) The lighting and sound could have been better but content wise was REALLY funny. I have seen many shows in Boston such as Blue Man Group, Shear Madness and many Broadway shows that come to the Theatre District. I loved the exagerated corporate characters! Reminded me of my work! It had improvised parts, but frtunately there was no forced participation by the audience and no ragging on the audience. There was just the right amount of improv. Go and enjoy this crazy new show! I have a feeling it will be in Boston for a long time!!
(As submitted via Email)
6/01/1010
Bette Conway-Microsoft Corporation, Boston area
"...seriously, it was absolutely awesome! My husband and I were howling the whole time. You SOOO captured the high tech industry and all of the nuances – what are you next steps… Broadway??? Honestly – a great evening out and the best entertainment I have seen in years!!!
(As taken from Theater Mania)-
Submitted 2009
Fishnet-Networks is #1! I'll be back- by balde
"The show was a blast for high tech geeks and non-geeks alike, including my fifth grade son who particularly enjoyed MIKES and has been quoting him a week later. There were so many funny jokes and double/triple/quadriple entendendres! I am making arrangements to attend one or two more times! It was SO much fun!"
(As taken from Theater Mania)
Submitted 2009
- Smart fishy comedy- by Slavedriver
"If you like politically incorrect humor, then this is the show for you! The characterization of the corporate stereotypes is simply hilarious! Props to Vishy, Ginger, Joey, and Burton! Hannah, my resume is en route..."
(As taken from Theater Mania)
Submitted: 2009
-A total FishNet Fan!-by Alice Conner'
"This show was a very smart and witty view into corporate life! I totally related to so many of the characters! Loved it! "
(As taken from Theater Mania)
Submitted 2009
-This Show Rocks!-by Eric Lamburt
"I did not expect a lot going to see a new show. Surprisingly, it turned out to be a lot of fun! Keep the American workers smiling , Fishnet!"
