GRIT: One Woman's Evolution From Chaos to Courage

A sprawling study of one woman's struggles with family, love, and identity. A total rollercoaster of emotions from start to finish. Funny, shocking, and tearjerking. ... full review

The show was well written, engaging, and perfectly paced. ... full review

Lisa was fantastic. She managed to tell a very dramatic story without being melodramatic and balanced some difficult parts of her story with a lightness that made it feel incredibly authentic. ... full review

An important story that was raw, vulnerable and interesting ... full review

What a beautiful example of the power of telling our stories! "Grit" was an inspiration!... full review

A must see! Dont let this one pass you by. One woman's story of finding grace and GRIT for herself while turning traumas into triumphs. The courage it must take to tell your story to a theater full of strangers is remarkable. Lisa Natale is a badass on a bike, on a stage and in life. PERIOD. It was an honor and a privilege to see her perform this heart-wrenching and inspirational show.... full review

Overall it was a gripping performance! Lisa's ability to portray her character, in addition to portraying the two internal and competing sides the character wrestled with, was powerful and seamlessly done. ... full review

This was incredible from start to finish! Lisa has such a powerful stage presence. She moves seamlessly between characters and connects so well with the audience.... full review

I went in with a bad attitude...I came out a Lisa Natale fan. I was like "Oh boy...another solo show,"...and then I wound up LOVING IT! Lisa has a dynamic and compelling presence on stage. I could relate to her story, having grown up in a family with similar issues. I am grateful to her for sharing her journey. I felt less alone after watching it. This show reminded me why solo theater is important and effective when done well.... full review

An absolutely transformative performance by Lisa Natale, delving into her tumultuous upbringing with shame, abandonment, abuse, and the grit it took to keep one foot in front of the other. Definitely a must-see and I encourage anyone (especially those who struggled through childhood) to experience.... full review