Poached

Mara is a phenomenal actress! Her story is raw and vulnerable and so relatable. Such a beautiful work of art! ... full review

What a fantastic and entertaining piece about the abuses we incur on ourselves. Mara is a brave and exciting actress who dives deep into the conversations she has with her different personalities throughout the very late hours of the evening. It's a touching reminder to be kind to ourselves. Mara does an exquisite job of keeping us all entertained with her impactful performance.... full review

This visceral one woman show puts the minutiae of our petty self criticism on display, a cautionary tale of perfectionism’s hold. With all the physicality, it felt like dark clowning at points. POACHED is the beginning of a path to self love—the hard way, the ugly way, but an honest way. We’re only broken if we believe we are. Despite our behaviors—and despite the absurdity of a twisted society—good or bad as we may define them, we have to find a way to mercy beyond the shame.... full review

A rich dep dive into her inner psyche.... full review

Fantastic show! Mara is excellent, vulnerable, and hilarious... full review

I had no idea I could be this entertained and moved at 11am on a weekend, yet, here we are. Absolutely loved this show.... full review

Mara gives an honest, visceral experience–sharing her struggles and exposing every ounce of herself. Through her performance, you can't help but feel her pain, watch her raw emotion, and also laugh out loud because she is absolutely hilarious. I loved watching her transform her beautiful mess into a profound mess we can all learn from. It is raw. It's honest. It's inspiring. And it will hijack your own mind long after you watch it!... full review

Mara delivers a performance for the ages. She takes us on a journey where she confronts in inner demons and insecurities. She bravely lowers her guard and exposes the audience to her raw, inner self. The courage and confidence required to allow yourself to be so vulnerable in front of a room full of people is a commendable feat and I was taken aback by her performance. She really challenges the audience to understand what it means to love yourself.... full review

This is a must see!! This show is so dark in all the right ways. Mara really knows how to command an audience and has you jumping between feeling her pain to then laughing at it. Highly recommend ... full review

This is a powerful, captivating, thought-provoking one woman show. It gives the audience a window into the insidious power of addiction and mental illness.... full review