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A Dad Is Born

Clown & Alternative Comedy · Dan Braswell & Co · Ages 10+ · United States of America

Family Friendly One Person Show World Premiere
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a dad is born

Review by JESSICA MELE

July 05, 2025 certified reviewer
tagged as: funny · silly · solo · one-man show · heart

What I liked

For most of this show, you think this is just a silly solo show with some props and dad cliches. And if it was, it would have been a delightful, hilarious way to spend the evening. I laughed almost constantly. And yet, It isn’t until the end that you realize this show has a soul, and it is deep, sorrowful, and really, really trying to be a good dad. And that is the essence of so much of parenthood – really, really trying. Often failing, but always trying to answer the question of who am I supposed to be in this role – for myself and for my kid? Dan delivers that performance with nuance and heart.

What I didn't like

n/a

My overall impression

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?

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