By: Sultana F. Ali
Contributing Writer
Kevin J. Thornton left Los Angeles with a broken heart. The residue of his last relationship is apparent throughout the show, as he sings through both his pain and clarity between reflective monologues, belting out rhetorical questions which interrupt the stream of music.
It all started when he fell in love with Ricky Schroeder from Silver Spoons. His hopes were dashed when he received only a headshot in response to his three-page letter, signed "Best, Ricky." In between Silver Spoons and current-day Thornton, he was up to no good at the 1990 church
lock-in. The audience in the Philharmonic Rehearsal Hall was on the edge of their seats as he regaled us with his flashy performance in his Christian rock band that night; keeping his eyes steadily fixed on his crush, Cory. But like many stories throughout his show, Thornton leaves the audience hanging, drifting off into song.
While this newcomer to the Orlando Fringe Festival often wanders in different directions, he takes the audience with him; oftentimes leaving them roaring raucously with laughter and contemplative at his learned lessons along the way. In the end, Thornton's story is not unlike any of our own; he had dreams as a child, he was let down, he loved and had his heart stomped on and overanalyzed it all. Thornton's wisdom is imparted through witty retorts, acoustic guitar, and a monologue that churns like a train through the stories of his life- blood, "politics," love and all.
If you cannot get enough of Kevin J. Thornton, take a peek at his original song written for Orlando.
Contributing Writer
Kevin J. Thornton left Los Angeles with a broken heart. The residue of his last relationship is apparent throughout the show, as he sings through both his pain and clarity between reflective monologues, belting out rhetorical questions which interrupt the stream of music.
It all started when he fell in love with Ricky Schroeder from Silver Spoons. His hopes were dashed when he received only a headshot in response to his three-page letter, signed "Best, Ricky." In between Silver Spoons and current-day Thornton, he was up to no good at the 1990 church
lock-in. The audience in the Philharmonic Rehearsal Hall was on the edge of their seats as he regaled us with his flashy performance in his Christian rock band that night; keeping his eyes steadily fixed on his crush, Cory. But like many stories throughout his show, Thornton leaves the audience hanging, drifting off into song.While this newcomer to the Orlando Fringe Festival often wanders in different directions, he takes the audience with him; oftentimes leaving them roaring raucously with laughter and contemplative at his learned lessons along the way. In the end, Thornton's story is not unlike any of our own; he had dreams as a child, he was let down, he loved and had his heart stomped on and overanalyzed it all. Thornton's wisdom is imparted through witty retorts, acoustic guitar, and a monologue that churns like a train through the stories of his life- blood, "politics," love and all.
If you cannot get enough of Kevin J. Thornton, take a peek at his original song written for Orlando.