Messenger 58, Best Musical Winner at FringeNYC, explores the day-to-day grind of a bike messenger based off of writer and actor Tony Mendoza’s personal experience.

Businessmen and security guards are skewered throughout the performance but the lead character, Telly, is not left unscathed by the end of the show in his search for respect, musical success, and love.

October 26th’s performance featured the cast switching roles and although some timing and rhythm was off, it was still a great performance by a cast that was taken out of its element. All the performers had some great moments but Dan Jessup stole a lot of the laughs by simply walking out on stage. He really cared about all of his characters and gave them distinct voices.

Catch 58’s final performance on November 2nd at 8 PM at the Annoyance Theater. $7 regular admission and $5 for bike messengers.

-- Jeff Tobin