Toronto Fringe Review: How Low Can We Go?

It’s a battle of many things for Low Bar Comedy’s How Low Can We Go?. Featuring a diverse cast of eight, each performer takes the stage in sketch scenes to seemingly pull the rug from under another’s feet. It could be dentist versus patient, salt versus pepper, “who” versus “whom”.

Creative ideas and recurring themes make for lively entertainment in this production. However, the comedy had some shortcomings with a few missing punchlines and scenes that carried on a little too long. There were some jokes that went over my head—but I believe that’s due to references intended for the Gen X comedy era. There were folks howling with ease in moments I couldn’t bring my Gen Z self to.

Though there were certainly sketches that I did grasp and love to the fullest. A librarian’s love story had me smiling from cheek to cheek due to the exceptional work of Dianne Janisse, a standout of the troupe. Nick Ametrano also had my attention whenever he grazed the stage. Captivating in expression and tenor, he has a radiant persona in every characterization.

Ultimately there is an obvious energy and chemistry that binds the performers. Tweaking banter, delivery, and some punchlines can put this show on track to making all audience members laugh beyond belief.

How Low Can We Go? is on now until July 15 as part of the Toronto Fringe Festival. Tickets and show times here.