What I liked
I loved his imaginative costume construction/deconstruction. It felt like a 4-year-old putting on a show for his family in the BEST way possible. Delightful surprises. I also thought the grandfather bits were hilarious. The self-skewering via this character is all too relatable. In general, I found the show brave and tender in a “I’ll let you see me” way rather than a “let me SHOW you” way. The vulnerability, child-like play, and care for the audience are what makes me readily call this a clown show, rather than an alt-comedy show appropriating the word “clown”.
What I didn't like
There are moments where George diffuses the tension by explaining/excusing a bit, which may offer a quick laugh then and there, but I think at the sacrifice of tension that can take us somewhere deeper later on. Also, he mentions in the show, doing things to the best of the ability. Would love a rhyming, written out rap, as corny as it might be. And the most earnest attempt at a beautiful dance (even if the choreographer ghosts him). Overall, there are moments of prop work that could use tightening, and some other bits that felt disconnected at times. There’s a lot to love here though, so I hope he finds a director he really jives with soon and brings it home.
My overall impression
An endearingly honest, whimsical, playful CLOWN show. And I do not use the word “clown” liberally. Big belly laughs and beautiful tender moments.
