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Except Myself

Comedic Theatre · Cool S Theatrics · Ages 13+ · United States of America

World Premiere
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Review by ALON DINA

June 24, 2025 stage takes original article
tagged as: ensemble

What I liked

A cohesive structure mixed in with different storylines and laughs. I really liked Mandy Rubeli’s performance!

What I didn't like

Some of the characters seemed a bit campy, or tropes were on the nose, but it all fit in with the style.

My overall impression

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.

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