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Best. Dad. NEVER.

Solo Theatre · Hike Chahinian · Ages 16+ · United States of America

One Person Show
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best. dad. never.
STEVEN LLANUSA certified reviewer June 30, 2025
This highly personal one-man show touched on many universal themes. By hearing how Hike went from his birth family to his chosen family, many socially important topics were raised.... full review
best. dad. never.
JEREMY ADAMS certified reviewer June 28, 2025
I loved it! I learned a lot and it made me look into myself and question things as well as being hugely entertained. He is a natural performer and has a great relationship with each and every member of the audience. ... full review
best. dad. never.
MERYL HALEY uncertified reviewer June 27, 2025
An emotional gut punch with just enough levity.... full review
best. dad. never.
ANONYMOUS uncertified reviewer June 27, 2025
An emotional gut punch with just enough levity. I loved the mix of humor and pathos—it felt real.... full review
best. dad. never.
ERNEST KEARNEY stage and cinema certified reviewer June 15, 2025
A crowd-pleasing and heart-warming show, and a wonderful little vacation in a realm where love and humanity reign. A trip worth taking.... ... full review
best. dad. never.
WILL DANGER certified reviewer June 23, 2025
tagged as: lgbtq+ · fatherhood · honest · Truthful · sincere · humorous
This show has so much heart and sincerity. I loved the way Hike connected with the audience through humor, warmth, and honesty about being a dad to an adopted daughter. I also appreciated the human truths that he connected to his own deeply personal stories. ... full review
best. dad. never.
STEPHEN FIECHTER certified reviewer June 22, 2025
tagged as: important · Engaging · relatable
Excellent.... full review
best. dad. never.
ANDREA ABBATE certified reviewer June 20, 2025
BEST. DAD. NEVER. was a personal and insightful one man show about a married man's attempt to be the best Mom possible to his adopted daughter. It is uplifting, emotional and educational. His journey resonated with me as he tries to work through his baggage and trauma to become the parent his daughter deserves.... full review
best. dad. never.
ADEDANA ASHEBIR certified reviewer June 20, 2025
Hike dares to provide genuine, heartfelt, and transparent introspection at the quiet biases we keep quiet.... full review
best. dad. never.
ANONYMOUS certified reviewer June 18, 2025
tagged as: thought provoking
Great show -- very thought provoking.... full review
best. dad. never.