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Not My Grandmother's Daughter

Solo Show · Ma Chan Productions - Written and performed by Harley Brooke Walker - Produced and directed by Michael Franco · Ages 10+ · United States of America

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not my grandmother's daughter
HAILEY MCAFEE certified reviewer June 23, 2024
Through shadow puppetry and simple, succinct storytelling, Harley has crafted an incredibly moving piece about letting go.... full review
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TONY BARTOLONE certified reviewer June 22, 2024
tagged as: Storytelling
The show is a poetic presentation of a colorful character. I've never seen a show less interested in being a show. It didn't feel like a performance. It felt more like a good conversation with a friend you haven't seen in a long time. Familiar yet foreign.... full review
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LEE COSTELLO certified reviewer June 21, 2024
A lovely story told by a charming story-teller. Harley Brooke Walker invokes the special relationship with her grandmother and the soothing salvation it provides. ... full review
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JEAN FRANZBLAU certified reviewer June 21, 2024
tagged as: Love · sweetnesss · innocence
The show immersed me into a kind and tender world. It was a lovely place to be. ... full review
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BRYAN KRASNER certified reviewer June 16, 2024
I've seen many solo shows but this one literally took my breath away. It was stunning and beautiful and so moving. It truly affected me and was a magical night of theater. ... full review
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WILSON BELL certified reviewer June 17, 2024
It's a lovely, touching presentation simply and creatively told.... full review
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MARLA COTOVSKY certified reviewer June 17, 2024
tagged as: poignant · sweet · lovely
Sweet personal story, vibrant and whimsical performance with magical lighting and use of shadow and lights.... full review
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CAMERON MURPHY certified reviewer June 19, 2024
tagged as: puppetry · tender · sweet · poignant · touching · funny
What a beautiful show this is. Honest, sweet, dazzling and tender. Harley's storytelling is simple but spellbinding. The technical elements are utterly mesmerizing. I really haven't seen anything quite like it. Do not miss this show!... full review
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RACHEL TROY certified reviewer June 19, 2024
Simply SPECTACULAR! Transformative and entirely original! This is a fringe must see.... full review
not my grandmother's daughter
ABEL HORWITZ certified reviewer June 19, 2024
tagged as: magic · light box · solo show
This show is gorgeous. Truly magical. It's like going through the looking glass. I don't have enough superlatives for this show.... full review
not my grandmother's daughter