Poached

Absolutely stunning! A smart, witty, funny, hilarious, moving, heartbreaking, thought-provoking, and truly unforgettable performance. ... full review

Wildly entertaining! The show is full, the show is honest, the show is brave. A perfect harmony of laughter and tears, Poached takes you on a whirlwind of an emotional roller coaster that is unique in a way that only Writer/Performer Mara Weisband – with her radiant stage presence and poignant sense of humor – can achieve. It’s a deeply personal play. Yes, it’s about Mara and her struggles but what you quickly come to realize as you watch it is that it’s actually about all of us. It’s about that age-old battle between ourselves and that no-so-little voice in our head that is constantly ridiculing us at every turn – telling us we’re not good enough, not pretty enough, not worthy enough and so on. Along with the keen eye of director Jack Kaspr... full review

POACHED is an impressive and rewarding show to experience. Mara displays true talent as both a writer and actor, never dropping the energy required to carry a one woman show. Even as it touches on darker subjects, POACHED keeps its audience supplied with plenty of laughs and moments of revelation. The ending is wonderfully full circle and I couldn’t recommend it more as one of the best shows at this year’s Fringe festival! ... full review

Mara was vaunerable while also bringing humor to such a touchy subject... full review

A great show! Witty and polished. ... full review

“Poached” is a brilliant, blisteringly funny hour that flies by. Writer/Star Mara does an incredible job of creating a work that feels both shockingly personal while still embracing universal truths. Simply put: a blockbuster!... full review

Mara’s insights and clarity of expression around a very human and deep experience is impressive! And funny! And heartbreaking! It ticks all the boxes of a wonderful theatre experience. ... full review

A woman's personalities conflict when confronted with life, death and a poached egg at 2:30 am. Classic. ... full review

An honest inside look at struggles of internal conflict peppered with comedy, balancing the perfect balance between entertainment and revelation.... full review