Delusions and Grandeur

Absolutely groundbreaking!!! Such an insightful and vulnerable portrayal about the life of a cellist, with a ton of humor sprinkled in between. Not to be missed!!... full review

Unlike anything I've seen before. Karen, the existential virtuoso, delivers a mesmerizing and deeply reflective performance. Mastery of the cello is perfectly matched by her ability to weave personal introspection into a captivating and thought-provoking narrative. A truly unique and unforgettable experience, perfectly evocative, and a gift of a show.... full review

Engaging master class of a solo Fringe show. I thought the amalgamation of the classical, orchestral world and clowning took center stage beautifully. I was impressed at the staging, the narrative flow between all 7 movements of the Solo Violoncello by JS Bach (which is played true to Bach’s Baroque style), the minimalistic-yet-effective use of clothing to characterize and provide new settings into Karen’s story, the all-too-real mental breakdowns of what it means to be sexualized, financially-strained, enmeshing your own sanity in the journey of the mastery and 10000 hours of your craft, and pouring your soul for what seems to be very little literal payoff to your efforts. I, myself, am a freelance musician, so many of the asides fel... full review

This show was outstanding. The heart (and heartbreak) was felt from top to bottom. Karen's struggle as an artist is one we can all relate to, I know with absolute certainty that my crew felt strongly about it. Her music was stunning, but her voice is what carried the show. Bringing to light the struggles artists (especially musicians) face with being heard but not seen or seen but not heard was particularly poignant for me.... full review

A powerful piece of art. It made you question the decisions you make to be a master and whether it is worth it. The sacrifices you make for something hits home for anyone. A must see show. ... full review

This show is very relatable with a great message about artists being defined and valued by what they do and what they've done lately. This show's message is not one to ignore. Strongly Recommend!... full review

A show for anyone who has dedicated serious effort into a craft, for the ones wondering what that is like and everything in between... full review

I wasn't expecting to cry at a cello clown show...... full review

Ingeniously conceived Impeccably performed Bravo!... full review

An impressive, unique solo show incorporating storytelling, subtle clowning and virtuosic cello performance.... full review