She's About To POP!

A wonderful and deeply personal solo performance about Charlene's journey and her unique medical condition that absolutely deserves to be heard and seen by all.... full review

A heartfelt, entertaining, and moving one woman show about a topic underdiscussed and underresearched. ... full review

Such a touching and educational show. Charlene does a fantastic job giving you a glimpse into her unique experience and how she moved through the world with her fibroids. ... full review

This show is deeply personal yet powerfully relatable. Charlene navigates us through some unimaginable bad luck (to put it lightly) with grace, humor, and depth. ... full review

I loved this show!! A fascinating look at Charlene's journey with her fibroids. This show was funny, thought-provoking, and deeply personal, while still being relatable to the issues that women, especially Black/woc, face in the healthcare system. With a minimal set, the show was so creative in how she explored all of the different ideas she was going through. This show is a treat, and it feels very true to the spirit of Fringe. ... full review

Charlene is a fabulous performer, funny and highly compelling to listen to. It takes a particularly capable voice to discuss pregnancy in such a thoughtful way in this political climate, but she's the perfect guide to the topic. She also shared some interesting background on the endocannabinoid system as relates to fibroids, but I don't really know enough about the topic to comment myself! I'm envious of her singing talent and appreciated the educational and thoughtful way she grapples with issues of reproductive freedom, misogynoir, medical mistreatment, and cannabis use. Also she brings some really poignant photos with her, not to mention the poster.... full review