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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 DARREN STICHTENOTH

June 23, 2025 certified reviewer

What I liked

Storytelling without feeling like a Moth show. Visuals on screen that complement the story. Live music.

What I didn't like

Sometimes the audio would pop or not be as loud, but it also added a sense of imperfection that worked so well with her inner thoughts.

My overall impression

Vulnerable, funny, heartbreaking… Marissa Rutka uses this show as catharsis to rise from literal ashes. I was torn between wanting to hold her hand throughout or standing aside and letting her dance. The editing of home movies into the narrative worked so well, and she’s a welcome voice in the LA theater scene.

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