A Dad Is Born

Very silly, surprisingly touching, exploration of Who is Dad? Who should he be? Who do you need him to be to step into those shoes? ... full review

What stood out for me was the endearing honesty and vulnerability that Dan brought to the stage, with the perfectly-balanced silliness. It's rare to see a genuine portrayal of fatherhood, it just felt refreshing and real. The storytelling was incredibly heartfelt, and I loved experiencing Dan's journey with him. I just wanted to give him a big Dad-sized hug at the end.... full review

An honest and emotional portrayal and insight into the chaos that it means to be a father. Dan is a force to be reckoned with, as a Dad actor, America's sitcom dad, and as a Dad to us audience kids. In this breathless performance, the audience learns what it means to be a father juggling it all.... full review

Filled with fun and heart and 90's sitcom nostalgia, Dan's show kept me laughing throughout. ... full review

A deft and skillful journey from hilarity to powerful drama. A remarkable piece. ... full review

I love Dan and am willing to go wherever this authentic, vulnerable, kind-hearted clown goes!! Whether he’s playing the stupidest game or remembering a loved one, I’m here for it! He had me laughing and crying! Sometimes I didn’t even know why!... full review

An intimate clown comedy overflowing with heart... full review

Dan is such a natural clown. This show is so silly but also packs so much heart. The energy of this show moves! You can't look away for a minute or you will miss something. My cheeks still hurt from this one. ... full review

Earnest, vulnerable, silly! ... full review

An outstanding performance and beautiful work of art. Every part of the show, from the jokes, to the props, to the story line was full of life, laughter, and deeper meanings. A Dad is Born was hilarious, authentic, and relatable on level that is almost indescribable. Half way through the show I tried to figure out why my face was hurting, but I realized it was because I had been laughing non-stop for 30 minutes straight. You could tell Dan was having the time of his life, and that kind of performance is hard to come by. I could see this story turning into a film one day. ... full review