The Funny Thing About A Panic Attack

Such a natural, compelling performance!... full review

It is a beautiful piece of work from Ben Kassoy that brings happiness, sadness , poetry, dance and mom into our hearts and soul! Not to be missed. ... full review

Ben Kassoy is so alive and it made me feel more alive to watch him bring these beautiful poems to the stage. The movement elements and clear theatrical tone elevated this beyond a poetry reading. Kassoy is funny, authentic, and honest. A true pleasure to sit in this audience. I am so excited to see where this project will go!... full review

Ben's performance is totally captivating from start to finish. The poetry – gorgeous and delightful on it's own – is only the first layer. There's so much EXPRESSION in this show, and I found myself fully mesmerized. It's a well-crafted piece of theater, beautifully acted, marvelously directed, with excellent original music.... full review

Poertry, Dance and what it feels to have Panic Attacks. What a captivating one person show filled with honesty, vulnerability, flexibility and a book of poetry from the artist. ... full review

So incredibly well written and well-executed! Ben dances the line of light, carefree playfulness and deep, genuine pathos so beautifully and skillfully. And the actual dancing is delightful too! Truly riveting from beginning to end.... full review

Ben Kassoy's use of movement and physicality brings his life story and poetry to a new level. "The Funny Thing About a Panic Attack" is both gorgeous and inspiring.... full review

I loved watching people watch this show. I appreciated what he was trying to convey artistically and celebrated the "it's a show" "It's not a show" of it all.... full review

Poetry, dance, comedy, and drama all mixed together into an existential fever dream! I loved it so much I bought 2 of his poetry books.... full review

I found it to be a very affecting and intimate one-man show, a surprisingly revelatory and introspective dance piece about this young man's history of panic disorder.... full review