MIXED PERSONALITY DISORDERS

This was more of a staged reading then a show. He read stories about his life from his iPad. Some of the stories were good.... full review

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I cannot express how much I enjoyed this show.. One man and one amazing heart felt story. I was in awe of Mr Taylor's story-telling skills. Utterly engaging!!!! Both moving and funny and totally insightful. Highly recommend this show. ... full review

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Mixed Personality Disorder – review by Pauline Adamek. *** This review first appeared in LA Weekly, Fringe - HFF 2012 *** Shaky home movie footage of a small town, as viewed from the passenger seat of a car, is projected before our narrator walks up to a music stand with his notes. Ominously hanging upstage is a straightjacket. At first David Michael Taylor’s reminiscences of growing up (and desperately trying to escape) an abusive homelife in dreary Moundsville, West Virginia reads like a speedily-delivered lecture dotted with stand-up comedy punchlines. Taylor’s comedic timing and confessional style becomes seductively compelling, eventually drawing you in with his wry, ironic observations and sparks of mild sarcasm. He ge... full review

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A chronicle of being raised by crazy folks in Moundsville, West Virginia and how David Michael Taylor finally convinced the convincers he should Get Out! Set includes video streetscapes and slides that transform the small venue into a mental hospital, church and nude bar…an unlikely escape. A must see! ... full review

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Extremely simple in its staging, yet endlessly complex in the lives it explores, this play is one worth witnessing. Compassionate and honest, "Mixed Personality Disorders" offers an unflinching and frank portrait of a life lit by the fever of leaving, the necessary desire to escape that which we know in exchange for that which we truly desire. You may cringe and you may shake your head. You will laugh. You will be affected. This is the true story of a life. Warts and all, it is laid bare before us. See this play. It is a quiet, forthright examination of confusion, desire, ambition, love, family and other things that make us human.... full review

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I was a bit disappointed that the "play" was only a staged reading and not really ready for a full performance. I'm not sure if the show would change if Mr. Taylor was off book, but it would be interesting to see how the performance would develop. I think this fact should have been mentioned in the synopsis and presented as an incomplete work. Regardless of those issues, I still liked the stories and the storytelling. I'm not at the Fringe trying to find shows to not like. I want to find the redeeming quality in everyone of them. This show had a heart and a very interesting perspective on life, because of the origination of the stories...in West Virginia. I grew up in a similar environment and could relate well to Mr. Taylor... full review

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I absolutely LOVED this show! It was absolutely fantastic. David is an incredible storyteller. The writing reminded me of the best of David Sedaris and Augusten Burroughs. And his comic timing is impeccable. Bravo!... full review

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Interesting story, but not much of a show.... full review

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I can always tell how I feel about a show when I find myself retelling it to someone else. If I didn't care for it, I tend to push it out of my mind and move one. If I love it, I can't stop talking about it. This morning I found myself telling David's story to my son on the phone - for no particular reason, just that I'd seen the most interesting show this past weekend and had to tell him about it. I think he's already the third person this week who has heard me retelling David's tragic and yet triumphant and very interesting story. The best part of David's story is that it isn't over yet - he's fabulous and I can't wait to see what comes up next for him in life because he's a wonderful story teller and kept me entertained the whole time... full review

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