Puppydog

Emilie told me a story that, in decades of live theatre, I hadn't heard--and she broke my heart in the doing. What a remarkable piece of writing and what a wonderfully faceted performance. But take tissues. ... full review

A heartfelt story about the horrors of sending a dog to die in outer space. Emilie isn't afraid to hit the audience in their soft spot for pets.... full review

A charming and surprisingly moving little show, on its surface about a forgotten month in the space race, but around that much more. Deftly crafted, engagingly performed, and not a dry eye at the end. Puppydog wins my vote for best solo show this year.... full review

Anyone who knows the story of Laika the cosmonaut dog wonders what it was like for her. Now we know!... full review

Sweet, insightful, moving. Who decides to send man's best friend to their death in the name of science? Was it worth it? How does the dog feel? A tear-jerker for sure, especially for all of you dog-lovers. ... full review

Puppydog was an incredible peek into the beginning of the space race. Langjahr portrayed multiple characters seamlessly (including the puppydog himself!) in a magical and captivating way. Would absolutely recommend! ... full review

Emilie Langjahr is stunning, embodying a broad range of diverse characters with an intense precision and brilliant physicality. A profound portrait of the wondrous and terrible things humans are capable. Never would have thought I'd be shedding tears for a dog a now-defunct country shot into space almost seventy years ago, but here we are...... full review

So delightful and tender! Emilie is such a wonderful performer and loved seeing all the shades of her Russian accent. Very moved by the unexpected POV at the end...heartbreaking. A must see!... full review

Emilie unearths a largely forgotten piece of history and brings it to life with such honesty and conviction that it feels both hauntingly relevant and impossible to ignore. And, it's funny.... full review

Unexpected brilliance. I loved this show. Simple. Nuanced. Layered. The premise sounded ridiculous. The payoff: profound. ... full review