Except Myself

I appreciate the innovative take on the solo show style. I appreciate the inner psychology that we got from all of the characters, and I feel like I was able to get close to all of them. The actors had excellent chemistry with each other and clearly were having a wonderful time on stage, creating an enjoyable theatrical experience from start to finish. For my liking I would have desired for the play to invest more in the existential drama, but that’s only my personal cup of tea. I recommend seeing this!... full review

A CLEVER, SLICK, AND ABSOLUTELY ENTERTAINING DECONSTRUCTION OF THE SOLO SHOW CONCEPT. THE ESSENCE OF WHAT “FRINGE” IS MEANT TO ACHIEVE. ... full review

If Inside Out was a play, this was a concoction of emotions, playing with all the facets of oneself. This play talks about the realness of self-image, insecurities, imposter syndrome, and having all the voices in your brain brought to life in the theater.... full review

Great writing delivered by excellent performers! Expertly directed, this show was polished, inventive, funny and prescient! ... full review

This was a smart fast paced show full of depth and each character was needed . The writing and directed were excellent and the actors were solid. The show should live on far beyond Fringe. ... full review

Once again, Drew Petriello writes a show full of wit, heart, comedy, and a frank look inward at oneself. This show is extremely timely, as the world around us is growing harsher by the day, and our ability to cope weakens. Except Myself is one to see, and each artist involved is one to watch!... full review

It was like Inside Out if Inside Out FUCKS. What a fun show that made me sit with myself and ask myself some really important questions about identity. The show was a beautiful conversation about self love and isolation and the importance of dealing with your shit. ... full review

A clever and exceptionally creative play!! I was cracking up from beginning to end. The show perfectly captures how disorienting life changes can be to your sense of self and purpose. The audience feels intimately incorporated into the story and you can't help but love each ridiculous character.... full review

In Except Myself, playwright Drew Petriello takes on an ambitious and slippery subject: the self. It is reminiscent of Steven Pressfield’s The War of Art, reminding us that Resistance plays a huge part in blocking our creativity. It starts out chaotic but blends into wit, playfulness, and a surprising emotional punch. ... full review

Drew Petriello's brain is a wild place and I love it. "Except Myself" is clever, funny, dark at times, and plays at being both deep and shallow. Highly recommend.... full review