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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
BRETT MOORE certified reviewer June 18, 2024
tagged as: warmth · Love · peaceful · Beautiful · clever · Talent · creative · Positive · light · moving · emotional
This is a genuinely spellbinding piece! Harley's warmth and peaceful presence on stage perfectly welcomes you into a fairytale space where she talks to her grandmother and shares her stories and their wonderful relationship. Do not miss this show!... full review
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LAURA SCRUGGS certified reviewer June 16, 2024
Such a lovely tribute to Harley's grandmother and I love the themes of being loud and showing up for yourself and not making yourself small.... full review
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SAMANTHA BOWLING certified reviewer June 16, 2024
This show is so so very charming. It’s profound in its simplicity, helmed by a woman so warm and welcoming you can’t help but fall in love with her and her stories. ... full review
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BILL CHOTT certified reviewer June 11, 2024
tagged as: shadow storytelling dance
Not your average solo show. Storytelling punctuated by shadows cast by solo performer Harley Walker. Very warmly presented and staged by director/producer Michael Franco. ... full review
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JEFFREY JOHNSON certified reviewer June 11, 2024
tagged as: innovative · charming · tender · delicate · warm · touching
Harley is so utterly charming & gifted. a unique way of telling a Lovely story. so warm & tender, & visually gripping.... full review
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JOE TYLER GOLD certified reviewer June 11, 2024
Incredibly charming, heartwarming, shadow-puppet show. This is a must-see!... full review
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CJ MERRIMAN theatre theater podcast certified reviewer June 10, 2024
tagged as: therapy · trauma · lineage · solo · shadow puppets · puppets · shadow
In an ocean of one person shows, this one stands out. Craft, Heart and Connection.... full review
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JENNA PODELL certified reviewer June 10, 2024
tagged as: family · shadows · puppetry
This show is so wholesome and loving. Harley is such a sweet and kind performer - what a joy to watch! ... full review
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MARK VIGEANT certified reviewer June 10, 2024
tagged as: Love · growth · heartwarming · Shadow puppet
This is a show about love. The show oozes it. Harley transports you into her Grandmother's backyard in Tennessee, where she uses her subtle, beautiful shadow puppetry to regale you with tales that tell her story in a heart-warming way.... full review
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SCOTT LEGGETT theatre theater pod certified reviewer June 10, 2024
This is simply a beautiful and moving show delivered by an elegant performance. The play uses whimsical shadow puppetry to stunning affect. Whimsical, charming and personal. Go see this magical solo show! ... full review
not my grandmother's daughter