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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 BENJAMIN B

June 26, 2025 certified reviewer

What I liked

Personal home videos and childhood journal entries feel genuine and tender. They turn Marissa’s story into a living, breathing journey through grief and recovery, and her singing weaves the moments together beautifully

What I didn't like

Nothing, this show was pure magic. And I should know: I’m in the magic business.

My overall impression

It’s about much more than a peacock or even a fire: This is raw, intimate, emotionally charged storytelling at its best. Marissa shares OCD, wildfire trauma, and healing with warmth and courage. You laugh, you cry, and you leave feeling connected—to her, to others, and to your own resilience.

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