6 Guitars

See it if you like diff musical styles (if you don't, 6G will change that) Strong writing, singing, acting. 6G grows on you; you won't want it to end.

Don't see it if you hate audience participation, which was meh. Chase is so talented, he almost pulls it off. Why not just cut it & stick to great material?

Also This show is highly engrossing. The guitar-playing, singing, characters, and philosophizing were all enjoyable. I didn't love the audience participation segments, especially because they took time away from singing and playing. For a low-key presentation, this is mighty memorable.... Read more Read less

See it if You like character studies. This one man does 6 roles seamlessly, shifting between characters & music styles yet keeps each interesting.

Don't see it if You don’t like one person shows or shows that rely on your interest being getting to know who these men are. I found it extraordinary.

See it if You want a smart, funny and compelling one-man show. It'll make you think and smile. Chase has strong command of the stage and his guitar.

Don't see it if You want a narrative story. This is a sort of character-study show with a philosophical message about the power of music.

See it if Multi-talented guiratust-singer-comedian plays 6 characters with different musical styles, and banters with the audience. Lots of fun.

Don't see it if You aren't interested in an eclectic combination of music. If you sit in the first couple of rows, you may get called upon.

See it if You love music of all kinds, a solo performer who is crazy talented, want to laugh, be charmed and touched in fairly equal measure, GO.

Don't see it if Don't like the breaking of 4th wall (often), don't like this type show (the blurb is apt,) don't like audience participation, hate guitars.

Also My friends and I had such a lovely time at this show. Chase is a talented and skilled writer, performer, singer and musician - it's awe-inspiring that he's so good at all those disciplines.

Here are my reservations: The show could benefit from some internal editing within each scene. Some stories are a bit overwritten and a little indulgent. And finally, if you are sitting in the first few rows, you are likely to be called on to participate, like it or not. You need to be open to a little-goodnatured reverse heckling - if you are sitting where he can see you, he'll call out your facial expressions and singalong abilities, or...you'll have to answer a character's "questions" and that can get a little uncomfortable. ( I know - I was one of those chosen.)

However, those are minor issues, in my mind. I found Six Guitars and Chase just delightful.

Saw this in late September, 2017... Read more Read less

See it if you enjoy Fringe type shows; you enjoy music of all types, presented by an gifted musician who drifts seamlessly from style to style

Don't see it if Fringe is not your thing; you dislike guitar music in general and only like classical orchestras.

See it if Your hearing is impaired, the cacophony is remarkable.Perhaps if you really appreciate audience participation for the humor portion.

Don't see it if You enjoy good music of any sort. This has been wildly over rated! More suited for a high school talent show partly due to venue's acoustics

See it if you have ever enjoyed more than one genre of music and compared them; want to impress your friends w/ your awesome show-selecting skills

Don't see it if you don’t like listening to people who care about their work; are unimpressed by an actor inhabiting different roles

Also Surefire crowd-pleaser. Played to a packed house. So many well done elements: the song selection; the musicianship; the improv; the standup; the spot-on musician types we all recognize; the chameleon facility w/ which Padgett flows from one character to another; but my favorite was what the guitarists actually had to say about a variety of styles, histories, passions, and inspirations. That’s the bulk of 6 Guitars and I wouldn’t have minded if the whole performance was like that but the rest of the components keep it from getting too sentimental. The result is an accessible and entertaining, but sincere, tribute to the arts and how they connect us.

There’s some audience participation and, I’ll admit, I would have died of embarrassment if I was selected…but Padgett’s nice about it and this show’s worth the risk. I’d see 6 Guitars each time it comes to town and risk it every time too.... Read more Read less

See it if A delightful one man show of six characters each with his own style of play. Wonderful discussions of each artist and their art: guitar!

Don't see it if You don’t like hearing the guitar or one man shows. Even so, I recommend seeing this show!

See it if You enjoy beautifully crafted one man shows

Don't see it if Guitar bores you

See it if You are fascinated by an amazing solo actor seamlessly switching into multiple different characters, or enjoy various genres of guitar music

Don't see it if You are looking for a full set, many actors, or a spectacle. But you will be mesmerized anyway.

See it if you want to see an actor, musician, comedian, impersonator and improv all in one show by 1 person. Enjoyable show. I would recommend.

Don't see it if you don't like 1 man shows. Not interested in different music genres. Not interested in seeing a person that is very talented.

See it if you want to be entertained with laughter, good writing, acting, and singing.

Don't see it if you don't want to see a great show.

See it if you're looking for a delightful evening of entertainment with a talented performer.

Don't see it if you're not into solo shows (although this one could change your mind) or dislike guitar music.

See it if you want to see incredible talent. Chase Padgett has a great singing voice & is a great performer. He interacts/reads his audience cleverly.

Don't see it if you don't enjoy guitar music or don't like one person shows (but this one might change your mind)

Also WOW! Chase Padgett is amazing. His opening song touched me deeply; his changing from one character to the next was masterful.

His singing range, knowledge of music, the way he interacts with the audience is impressive, masterful, entertaining, and unique.

I saw this show as part of the Fringe Festival at the Soho Playhouse in Sept 2017.... Read more Read less

See it if you want a quick overview of different music styles. You like small-scale shows, more suitable for a small local bar than a theatre.

Don't see it if you expect to see a good instrumentalist - not the case here. The acting is also amateurish, but the performer tries hard and means well.

See it if you like guitar solo shows (6 characters in search of their favorite music ). It's unique and fun. Nice way to start or end a SoHo night.

Don't see it if you don't like electric guitar in spots where acoustic would do fine or you don't like the 4th wall broken too many times. Fun show.

See it if One man brilliantly rotates among six distinct characters and musical genres. Not a real play but themes do coalesce in the end.

Don't see it if He's so good that you want to hear more than just the song snippets he does. Watch out for audience participation--don't sit too close.

See it if you like the guitar, different musical styles, or are just up for some good laughs.

Don't see it if you want a single storyline throughout. Want a pure music-only show (this is a theater piece w/music as an integral part).

Also Of the five 2017 Fringe Encore shows I saw, this was 1 of my 2 favorites. I got tix because a good friend is a guitarist & I thought he'd really enjoy it (he did!), and I'm sure glad I joined him!

I was expecting lots of music, but didn't expect all the well-crafted (albeit short) storylines. I definitely wasn't expecting it to be as funny as it was, nor for Chase Padget to be as good an actor as he is, being able to switch between 6 different characters seamlessly and pretty clearly just through his body language, voice, & guitar playing (no costume or set changes).

A few musical styles & characters were pulled off better than others (IMHO blues was strongest & jazz weakest on both fronts), but that's not much of a slight considering there were 6 of each. Bravo!

FYI: The 6 music styles were blues, rock, folk, metal, country, and jazz.... Read more Read less

See it if you appreciate music, multiple musical styles, quirky characters, and the motivation to be a musician.

Don't see it if you don't enjoy one-man shows or if you prefer big sets and flashy costumes. This is a little show with a huge heart.

See it if Like one man shows alternating between music styles and personas- enjoy guitar playing and storytelling within different characters

Don't see it if Want a straight forward narrative- don't like audience interaction, want a clear plot or want to see a big show or something edgy

See it if you like great guitar music.

Don't see it if you want a simple presentation that, at times, lacks focus.

See it if you enjoyed BRIDGE & FUNNEL

Don't see it if you don't like one-man shows

See it if Enjoy a performer like Sarah Jones or Anna Deveare Smith who can play different characters, and play guitar!

Don't see it if You don't like audience participation, because you might be selected

Also A little uneven, but the blues character in particular was amazing

See it if Padgett inhabits 6 musicians playing 6 styles of guitar music. Characters are distinct of speaking/singing voice & body. Accomplished player

Don't see it if ...you don't like one man shows; need bigger production values; you like standard musicals.