Homecoming: A Darkly Funny Tale About Losing My Mom and Finding Myself... Again

It takes an incredibly skilled performer to get you to laugh about grief, and Dara does exactly that. In the very first minute, you're pulled into the love that Dara's family has for each other and taken on a journey into how that love presents itself when faced with darkness. I was so honored to be along for this ride. It was healing, funny, sad, and uplifting all at once. A must-see!... full review

Dara Kosberg’s Homecoming is an incredibly emotional, passionate, hilarious, and nostalgic piece of theater. Dara takes the audience on a journey through grief that is just the right combination of heartwarming and laugh-out-loud funny. Her/her character is brilliantly vulnerable with her flaws and insights all fully exposed. Her character is in no way perfect, but she plays ever beat perfectly. A definite highlight of Hollywood Fringe. Go see it now! ... full review

Homecoming is not to be missed! Dara sweetly, hilariously and deftly wades through the waters of grief and loss. But she also takes you on a journey of adolescence and becoming in a way that anyone can relate to. I found myself unexpectedly and wonderfully nostalgic for elementary school, college years, traveling to other countries and more. Her show is so moving AND so entertaining that the time flies by and when it's over you're snorting on both your tears and your laughter. She's a masterful storyteller and you''' probably want to call your family after to tell them you love them <3 ... full review

An incredible journey through grief, emotionally heart-wrenching but also funny and honest. Highly recommended.... full review

Homecoming is a heartwarming and hilarious exploration of grief and complex mother daughter relationships. Dara's an excellent storyteller and her pace and energy are electric on stage. Highly recommend this show. Very polished and also meaningful.... full review

“Homecoming” combines heart, vulnerability, and humor into a wildly entertaining theater experience. Dara is a masterful storyteller, guiding the audience through tears to laughs. The voicemails from Grandma are a fitting touch and often hilarious, and the music, sound design, and lighting all come together to create a truly memorable theatrical experience. It’s the kind of show that feels ready to transported onto Netflix tomorrow. Big life events are often complex and filled with a range of emotions, and Dara masterfully guides the audience through one such journey with charm, humor, and heart.... full review

Dara is a captivating presence in front of an audience and delivers her story with warmth, affection, and personal connection with the audience. She makes us feel like a good friend in whom she is confiding, inviting us to 'give her a hug' at the end - which I could not resist doing!... full review

A funny and moving story of love, loss, and hope. ... full review

A darkly funny tale... heartfelt, vulnerable, and surprisingly funny. This isn’t just a story about losing someone—it’s also a story about rediscovering yourself. Beautifully told and deeply human.... full review

An intimate and raw account of the touch points between life and loss. ... full review