Lessons from Children's Books

SO funny and surprising and very well written. It is not easy to create dramatic tension as the sole human on stage, and Phil did it masterfully! ... full review

An amazing actor! A powerhouse performance you don’t see coming!!!!... full review

As funny as it was dramatic and vulnerable. So insightful. I left crying, so heart touched. One of my 2024 Hollywood Fringe Favorites.... full review

I thought this was such an innovative, true, and hilarious show. I laughed so hard I cried at one point. ... full review

Reilly captivates the audience with a compelling character and powerful messages about the stories and morals we grow up with as children.... full review

Such a fun, funny show! Phillip is a hilarious performer and obviously a really good writer too because the jokes throughout are well constructed and conceived. I learned a lot about the TRUE meaning of beloved children's books and laughed a ton along the way. ... full review

Philip portrays this wacked character named Timmy as a vehicle to offer a young gay man's take on the wonky world of adult sexualities. His sense of humor is spectacular as he riffs on the subliminal messages gleaned from children's books whilst dodging some pretty weird-ass offers. ... full review

A charming takedown of children's literature expertly blended with stories from the comedian's real life. Phillip's point of view led to a delightful roast of storytime classics that had me laughing the whole time. ... full review

A perfect solo show. Personal stories mixed in with some very clever observations about the books that Millenials/Gen Z kids in the US were raised reading. ... full review

I'll never look at children's books the same way thanks to Phillip! The perfect setting and premise to discuss the messages within classic well-known children's books and the soon-to-be NYT Best Seller, The Boy Who Listened.... full review