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15th Century Ballerina

Clown & Alternative Comedy · Caroline O'Meara · Ages 15+ · United States of America

World Premiere
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Review by BILL DOYLE

June 14, 2025 certified reviewer
tagged as: joyful · gifted

What I liked

O’Meara has an absurdist take on the trappings of stardom and she is at her best when finding humor in the macabre. Her expert handling of the audience (participation required) leads to numerous laughs without embarrassing anyone.
Direction by Joan Lynch is specific and builds to an uplifting end to an uncertain future. Jacob Brethen supplies the classical cello music that serves as the perfect punctuation for this whacky ride through the ages.

What I didn't like

Nada

My overall impression

Caroline O’Meara is a spunky, elegant and gifted performer!
As a time-bending Ballerina with a flare for Commedia Dell’Arte she takes the audience on a magical romp from the Late Middle Ages through the Renaissance and into Hollywoodland. Her sense of timing, physical comedy and use of the audience are hilarious on all fronts! This show is 30 minutes of pure pleasure!
I highly recommend you go.

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