If You're Watching This, I'm Dead.

Thankyou Lisa for relating to ME. I could easily identify with you; even though I have no shared experiences of place and time. It was comfortable and enjoyable; you didn't try to impress me with your achievements, nor niggle at me trying to get me to emote (as others tried). You shared your stories and yourself. There was so much variety in delivery and it was well-staged with the A/V equipment put to minimal but purposeful use. I'd have liked more of the projected photos. Generously-paced, and naturally voiced with considered but smooth movements. (Thankfully, no obviously scripted gestures and fake voices.) Your characters were distinctively yet realistically given their own voices. The truth is irrelevant; it felt honest. Please keep liv... full review

Lisa Cole was amazing. She pulled from deep within to perform this heart warming, yet dark one woman play. If you haven't seen it go!!!... full review

This is a WONDERFUL show...a MUST see at this year's Fringe! Lisa was engaging, funny, honest, and completely adorable. I plan to see it again. Rene... full review

A fantastic performance. Lisa is dynamic! She adeptly moves from pain to humor to reflection in her piece, and this auto-biographical one-woman show admirably never feels indulgent. She remains engaging throughout, charming, witty, likable while managing to avoid appearing desperate or overeager. There are no shortage of anecdotes and tragedy in her life (lucky for us, sucks for her!) The structure of the show could have been strengthened a bit to provide a more cohesive narrative, but that doesn't stop the show from being a funny, moving delight. Highly recommended.... full review

There is no getting around that Lisa Cole is immensely likeable. Perhaps you'd expect a tale of a Midwest (Detroit area) upbringing and accompanying remnants of a regional twang to off-put, but the groundedness of her performance and sincere emotional notes makes for fully formed characters as opposed to caricature. I can see this 40 minutes easily being fleshed out further in segments for more seamless transitions, and simply for just more information about such a unique life journey. I definitely wanted more Lisa Cole when the all-too-brief 40 minutes was up.... full review

There are a lot of things I could say about this play, and this performance. I have written reviews on many things: movies, art, food, and travel, and I have always leaned towards reviews that are practical for the reader (you). With that in mind, I will offer simply this: I want to see this show AGAIN. I want to THINK about the life that is presented in honesty and humor and humility and joy, AGAIN! I want to feel it, and CELEBRATE IT as well, because it is inspiring! I want to see THIS show, again. Lisa Cole's performance is enthralling. A one woman show with laughter, tears (yours), and fear,... the full range of a human life; authentic. If you do not connect with this performance, and this character, then I recomm... full review

First, may I just say WOWWWW! I took 5 friends with me to see this show and none of us were disappointed. Lisa's story was riveting from the start. Honestly, I wanted to hear more of the "story behind the story" on several parts because the subjects were so funny and or interesting. My only regret is that I didn't go to any of the earlier shows because I would've wanted to come back and see a few more times. Good job, Lisa and crew. Y'all did a fantastic job!... full review

Three couples went to this show together and we all were very pleasantly pleased and wanting more. Lisa had great energy and such wonderful timing while she told the tale of her life. We were drawn in to her stories and we were gasping, laughing and rooting for her to make it through each situation. Highly recommend! ... full review

IF YOU'RE WATCHING THIS I'M DEAD is a comedy of brave battles. neither sally field nor carol burnett could've better held that armor and marched through. so here's to the stories of a life well-lived and so well-won! CONGRATS, LISA! i loved it! i'm so grateful i was there to witness your strength and humor!... full review

Wow! This is a kickass show! Lots of laughs. She takes you on a ride you wanna keep ridin'... full review