Tamra Wasserman presents: This is Real, This is Me (by Tamra Wasserman)

This hilarious and heartfelt production is SO! MUCH! FUN!! Delicious acting combined with a fantastic roller-coaster of a story to create an authentic - yet surprisingly sympathetic - portrait of an insecure, fearful young woman desperate to be accepted or at least seen. Audience, make sure to read every word of the "program"!... full review

Wow! Hysterical. This show is a perfect play-within-a-play that any theatre kid turned grown Fringe attendee will absolutely love. ... full review

This is Real, This is Me is one of the most memorable and polished productions I’ve seen at Fringe this year. The use of stage space and props was remarkably smart—nothing ever felt wasted, and everything served the story. The entire cast delivered gripping, high-energy performances, with fearless character shifts and tightly choreographed scenes that never lost their pace. Tamra Wasserman’s show doesn’t just tell a story—it constructs a whole world, one that extends from the stage to the poster design and even the program. It’s a playful yet cohesive piece that pushes past conventional theater formats with creativity and control. At once hilarious, chaotic, and emotionally grounded, this is top-tier Fringe theater—an unforgettable experi... full review

an extremely cohesive production that accomplished exactly what it set out to do! it made me laugh and cringe in all the right ways. this very impressive ensemble maintained the show's breakneck pace for the entire performance. hilarious and tender, i would truly encourage everyone to go see tamra wasserman. ... full review

The cast delivered an incredibly energetic, no holds barred performance- you could feel the joy and chaos in every scene. The small stage was used with playful blocking, quick transitions, and clever use of minimal props to maximum effect. The show balanced over the top humor with moments of real emotional depth, keeping the audience both laughing and surprisingly moved. It’s a must see for anyone who loves comedy that’s bold, self aware, and just the right amount of unhinged.... full review

The play was an incredible experience, I was hooked the moment I walked through the door. The intimate stage strengthened the presence of each performer, and the addition of Darby’s interactions with the audience and commentary left me with a cramp in my side from laughing so hard. I would come to another showing in a heartbeat, such an incredible job!!!... full review

SO, so funny. I laughed… I cried… but only because it was so hilarious. The perfect depiction of a dramatic high school theater girl obsessed with revenge. An absolute must see. ... full review

Get Darby a contract!!!! Whole cast was increble and worked so well together. The hour flewwww by.... full review

If you're looking for some good laughs, this is the show for you. The premise was highly relatable to anyone who has ever been part of a high school club—or even just observed one. The acting was strong, and the jokes were genuinely hilarious. It was clear that the entire audience connected with the show's well-written humor.... full review

What a great show, from the beginning to the end. The show was truly captivating and full of belly laughter. The actors kept you on your toes blending real life and pretend. What a well produced, directed, and acted piece of art. I would totally recommend anyone to go and watch it. ... full review