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The Funny Thing About A Panic Attack

Solo Show · Ben Kassoy · Ages 12+ · United States of America

Content Warning one person show world premiere
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the funny thing about a panic attack
AARON BROOKS certified reviewer June 10, 2024
Truly one of a kind. Never have I seen a performance that so well balances the roller coaster of being human. With the backdrop of his beautifully written poetry, Ben forces the audience to face the terrors of panic attacks, while simultaneously preparing for our next laugh at the silliness of life. ... full review
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CHRISTINA ANTHONY certified reviewer June 10, 2024
tagged as: funny · poetry · dance · emotional · heartwarming
This solo show was unlike any I've seen before! It was heartwarming, electric, and genre-bending. I loved how each poem came alive through movement and dance! Ben is a powerful storyteller who is so in-tune with the audience. You feel taken care of my him and trust his ability to tell his story with confidence and intentionality. ... full review
the funny thing about a panic attack
JEAN FRANZBLAU certified reviewer June 20, 2024
tagged as: moving · meaningful · powerful · Effective · deep
This show is DEEP. I cried healing tears. I immediately texted my boyfriend to make sure he sees it, too. Do yourself a favor and see what Ben and his talented team have created. ... full review
the funny thing about a panic attack
RACHEL TROY certified reviewer June 20, 2024
Simply GORGEOUS! Completely captivating! This show was so unique, heartfelt, genuinely funny, and powerfully real. I laughed and cried. Could easily see this as a Netflix or HBO series. This is a fringe MUST SEE! ... full review
the funny thing about a panic attack
HARLEY WALKER certified reviewer June 28, 2024
I loved every moment of this show. Ben is thoughtful and generous with his audience in a way that is not seen often. He invites us slowly into his inner world and it was an honor to witness. It was both startling and deeply cathartic to see a version of myself reflected back to me with such immense care. I cannot recommend this show highly enough. ... full review
the funny thing about a panic attack
LAURA SCRUGGS certified reviewer June 28, 2024
Such a natural, compelling performance!... full review
the funny thing about a panic attack
JEFFREY HOLLAND certified reviewer June 27, 2024
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
the funny thing about a panic attack
EMMA LUKENS certified reviewer June 27, 2024
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
the funny thing about a panic attack
MARK VIGEANT certified reviewer June 26, 2024
tagged as: captivating · Beautiful · dance · poetry
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
the funny thing about a panic attack
TERRENCE TAYLOR certified reviewer June 26, 2024
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
the funny thing about a panic attack