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A Historical Gay Comedy Starring Nancy Reagan; clown show

Clown & Alternative Comedy · Drop Jaw Productions · Ages 16+ · 45 mins · United States of America

One Person Show World Premiere
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a historical gay comedy starring nancy reagan; clown show

Review by ERIN CALLAHAN

June 08, 2025 certified reviewer
tagged as: musical · Social · historical · dramatic · funny · drag

What I liked

The performance is so fully embodied. It’s REALLY good drag. This performer also has the ability to hold attention or change the mood in the room, even while being totally still. This show made me ask some really big questions about culpability, community, truth, lies, and judgment… and it’s also really funny!

What I didn't like

Most of the ending was under-lit. I don’t know if that was a technical snafu or a purposeful choice (I saw the preview), but I would have preferred to see the performer’s face while he was still onstage.

My overall impression

A larger-than-life, yet grounded, portrayal of one of America’s great modern villains. It manages to remind us that she was once a human being, without excusing or justifying any of her choices.

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