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Lessons from Children's Books

Phillip Reilly · Ages 18+ · United States of America

Content Warning one person show world premiere
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BROOKE GLASS-O'SHEA certified reviewer July 13, 2024
tagged as: trauma · childhood · touching · funny · solo
This show weaves a fun premise with enough laughter, heart, and tears to fill a school auditorium, and then some! Brilliant and deft. Will leave you wanting more. And kudos to Timmy -- what a talent!... full review
lessons from children's books
TAYLAR MORRISSEY certified reviewer July 01, 2024
Heartfelt, real, and hilarious! ... full review
lessons from children's books
CHRISTINE PICÓN VAN DUZER certified reviewer July 01, 2024
Prepare to laugh and be thoroughly entertained by Phillip Reilly in Lessons from Children's Books! Phillip blends humor with heart in a delightful way. With clever storytelling and a charming stage presence, it's an enjoyable evening of theater that's sure to bring smiles.... full review
lessons from children's books
ANONYMOUS certified reviewer July 01, 2024
A fabulous assembly that makes us all think deeply about the lessons we have learned and continued to carry with us thru out our lives that truly must be rewritten. The writer, performer and creator delivered a spectacular performance and brought tears to my eyes as he exposed his vulnerable self. A gifted actor and writer. Don't miss this performance... full review
lessons from children's books
ARI MOSTOW certified reviewer July 01, 2024
tagged as: brilliant · nostalgic · Authentic · Raw · emotional · fresh · funny
The show was funny, fresh, and emotionally authentic. I was laughing the entire time throughout, and it was also thought provoking and really made me rethink all of these children's books and their "lessons" that I used to take for granted.... full review
lessons from children's books
JON SCHNITZER certified reviewer July 01, 2024
tagged as: heartwarming · silly · goofy · funny
The hilarious downward spiral of school assembly gone so wrong it feels so right! Funny, silly, smart and surprisingly emotional. ... full review
lessons from children's books
SARAH BEBB certified reviewer July 01, 2024
I could see John Early performing this show for sure. I'm looking forward to more from this artist! ... full review
lessons from children's books
STACY DYMALSKI certified reviewer July 01, 2024
Phillip's show, "Lessons From Children's Books," is so well-written (and performed), and has such a great message. It's a healthy, new perspective on what we're really teaching kids through children's literature. ... full review
lessons from children's books
EMILY MARKOE certified reviewer July 01, 2024
This show is hilarious and touching. Phil is a fantastic comedian, actor and writer. Lessons takes you on a journey through your childhood library and points out everything wrong with what you were taught -- and there's a lot!... full review
lessons from children's books
TANYA DICKSON certified reviewer July 01, 2024
Absolutely delightful, funny and heartwarming! Phillip is endearing and this show is so special! ... full review
lessons from children's books