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A Peacock In The Rubble

Solo Theatre · Marissa Rutka · Ages 13+ · United States of America

Content Warning One Person Show World Premiere
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Review by ANDREW HART

June 08, 2025 certified reviewer
tagged as: moving · vulnerable · honest · emotional · heartfelt · solo

What I liked

Marissa delivers her story with gentle honesty, humor, and a warmth rarely found elsewhere. The piece is tightly crafted, emotionally resonant, and utterly engaging — a masterclass in personal storytelling. Not to be missed.

What I didn't like

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My overall impression

Fringe at its best. A PEACOCK IN THE RUBBLE is an absolute triumph. Marissa Rutka gives the gift of a deeply personal story — one steeped in nostalgia, shaped by the winding roads of obsessive thoughts, marked by profound loss, and grounded in equally profound resilience.

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