What I liked
A few things stood out in particular. The acting feels very fresh, energetic, and dynamic, making this feel far more rich and vivid than expected for a one-man show. The saucy humor is mixed with a poignancy I did not expect but worked beautifully. And a few flourishes of exceptional creativity turned this from a show into an experience.
I also thought this show was perfectly paced – snappy, but with the perfect amount time to breathe and enjoy – which is impressive for a 60-minute show.
What I didn't like
Honestly, nothing jumps to mind. While a couple reviews mention the amount of information, I actually found it a perfect balance between relevant info and nothing extraneous.
My overall impression
A must-see show.
“No Better Man” is a remarkable medley of whip smart dialogue, delightful humor, creative tech, and an impressive breadth of a story, told by Jacob Sidney in a concise, compelling, and very entertaining way.
Overall, it’s edifying, entertaining, comedic, poignant, and fantastically acted/written/directed/produced all at once by someone with staggering stage presence. Definitely go see it, even (maybe especially?) if you have no connection or pre-existing in the subject, because you absolutely will come away with a new and fascinating perspective!
