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A Real Man

Solo Theatre · Frank Traynor · Ages 18+ · Argentina

Content Warning One Person Show World Premiere
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RON PLACONE certified reviewer June 30, 2025
tagged as: dark humor · humor · dark · Argentina · funny · Stand-Up
Funny, dark, clever, you get a deep dive into what it was like for Frank growing up in Argentina, coming to the states, and missteps along the way. You're on the journey with him but the humor is in abundance!... full review
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SARA KAY GODOT certified reviewer June 30, 2025
tagged as: grief · funny · vulnerable
Frank is such an engaging and enjoyable story teller. This show goes beyond just what it means to be a "real man", but delves into the down sides of using humor as a coping mechanism for grief, something I know most if not all comedians, myself included struggle with.... full review
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CHRISTINE PICÓN VAN DUZER certified reviewer June 29, 2025
Frank takes you on a lively, funny, and heartfelt ride as the surprise bonus kid in a big Argentine family. It’s personal, honest, and full of laughs, and somehow, totally relatable, even if you’ve never been the seventh sibling, a warm, wonderful story told with heart and humor.... full review
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CAMERON POTER certified reviewer June 29, 2025
Love this storyteller! He’s got his own unique brand of dark humor that I’m here for. He also was raw and real with his experience learning to be a man, which I identified with. Great work!!... full review
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DAVID FEINBERG certified reviewer June 29, 2025
Great job, Frank! Always bring everything to the stage. An amazing show that kept me glued to each and every word.... full review
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LANE KOIVU certified reviewer June 28, 2025
tagged as: clown · standup · Comedy · storytelling
Fantastic, fast-paced storytelling with a lot of humor, physicality and heart. Frank has an unstoppable and lovable energy that is INFECTIOUS. This was a really moving story about masculinity, family and the ways that the hardships in life can really bring us together. It was beautiful. ... full review
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ROXANA BALDOVIN certified reviewer June 27, 2025
tagged as: funny · family · touching · heartwarming
We love an introspective, self-aware man! Seeing a grown man embody and embrace the little boy inside him and reflect on his journey and story through those eyes was beautiful to witness!... full review
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BETSY COX certified reviewer June 27, 2025
Frank is absolutely hilarious and a truly gifted storyteller. He has a remarkable talent for drawing you into his world, making you feel like you're right there with him every step of the way.... full review
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SARAH GLASSMAN certified reviewer June 26, 2025
Frank knows how to tell a hell of a story. He gives us his heart and soul for this show and it is remarkable!... full review
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BENJAMIN B certified reviewer June 26, 2025
This isn’t just a performance, it’s a lived journey. Frank inhabits A Real Man in a way that feels entirely authentic, exposing awkward, hilarious, and deeply human moments. By the end you’re not just entertained, you’re moved and brimming with a better understanding of identity, family, and what it means to become your true self.... full review
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