Worth considering

Chicago actor Victoria Montalbano has developed a reputation as an outstanding storyteller as she treks from Fringe to Fringe, and it’s easy to see why in “The Princess Strikes Back: One Woman’s Search for the Space Cowboy of her Dreams,” a monologue about her sexual history as seen through the prism of how “Star Wars” films have shaped her desires and relationships from ages 13 to 40. Employing a microphone unnecessary in Open Eye’s intimate space (save for when she imitates Darth Vader) and clad in a facsimile of Princess Leia’s gold bikini from “Return of the Jedi,” Montalbano makes her story less kiss-and-tell than a consistently engaging journey of self-discovery.

Presented by Victoria Montalbano at Open Eye Theatre; 7 p.m. Aug. 3, 10 p.m. Aug. 6, 5:30 p.m. Aug. 9, 4 p.m. Aug. 11

Still trying to decide what to see? Check out all our Fringe reviews at twincities.com/tag/fringe-festival, with each show rated on a scale of Must See, Worth Considering, Could Be Worse or You Can Skip.

The Minnesota Fringe Festival is presenting more than 100 hourlong stage acts from Aug. 1–11 around Minneapolis. Visit MinnesotaFringe.org for ticket and show information.

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