Giraffes Can Kill

An amazing tragicomedy that takes you into a man's life through the eyes of his daughter — touching, dramatic, and heartwarming, filled with moments of happiness and love.... full review

Giraffes Can Kill... and Lisa Gopman can make you laugh, cry, and rethink how we show up for the people we love. Her show is funny, moving, and gently reminds us to be prepared for life’s unexpected challenges - all wrapped in sharp storytelling and undeniable heart. Brava!... full review

One word to describe Giraffes Can Kill: WOW. Lisa Gopman delivers a sincere and profound tribute to her late father in a honest and touching display filled with heart, grief, and honor in this soul bearing piece. I laughed my butt off, I cried my eyes out, and I left the theatre wanting gefilte fish, which rarely ever happens. A remarkable eulogy.... full review

What an incredible show Lisa Ability to story tell is unmatched. She is able to draw you and hold onto your heart and make your belly laugh. The show was just as informative as it was entertaining. It was truly one of the best one person shows I have ever seen. Anyone dealing with the boss of a parent must watch this show.... full review

Great show - Lisa’s written a deftly woven mixture of memoir and humorous standup that gives. She bears her soul and in the process offers the audience insight into the death process we will all deal with repeatedly and ultimately face ourselves. Required learning.... full review

This portrait of Lisa’s father, Arnie, and her relationship with him is both moving and hilarious. The love she feels for him is so strong, it’s palpable, which is why your heart breaks for her when she reveals the circumstances of his death. The show will leave you angry at his treatment in our healthcare system. However, Lisa makes sure that the show is not just about how he died, but also about how he lived. ... full review

This show walks a delicate tightrope between grief, humor, and heart- and it does so with remarkable grace. It’s an impressive tribute to the man, the myth, the legend…Arnie. With surreal moments captured through both a wink and a tear, the performance resonates deeply. I walked away feeling a whirlwind of emotions- but above all, I felt love.... full review

I absolutely loved this show. Lisa is an expert storyteller and she walks us through her beautiful relationship with her father with lots of laughs and tons of heart. Highly recommend!... full review

This show was amazing. Cathartic, funny and heartbreaking. ... full review