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Solo Theatre · Gregory Nussen · Ages 18+ · United States of America

Content Warning One Person Show World Premiere
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Review by PHIL WARD

June 08, 2025 certified reviewer
tagged as: Sobering · funny · surreal · warm · absurd

What I liked

Greg’s utterly winning stage persona brings you in even as the show appears to be falling apart around them. I was fully on board with the surreal situations they created, such as having to repeatedly call a help line so they could figure out…well, I won’t spoil it, but it’s captivatingly absurd. Then, again like Stoppard, Greg will slide gracefully into a very sober subject, inviting us to consider some troubling issues with them, before returning us gently to a land of comic absurdities. It’s unlike anything I’ve ever seen and I strongly recommend it to all theatregoers.

What I didn't like

There were a couple of moments when I wondered if the people seated farther back than me could hear what Greg was saying over the music and effects. But this was a preview, so I imagine any sound issues will be worked out quickly.

My overall impression

Imagine Tom Stoppard performing a solo autobiographical show and you’ll have some idea of the scope and feel of this marvelous piece.

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