Baby Bipolar

Wonderfully written and performed! A vulnerable and honest look into the challenges people bipolar people face on a daily basis. ... full review

Every story is rendered in such vivid detail that you'll find yourself cheering, gasping, laughing, and yelling "no, girl, don't do that!" as if it were happening in real time.... full review

Maria Mainelli sparkled in Baby Bipolar, delivering a performance that was as deeply personal and relatable as it was masterfully crafted. She offered a raw, profound window into the lived experience of receiving a diagnosis and then living with bipolar disorder, articulating that journey with startling clarity and empathy. The show was a powerful emotional journey—I laughed, I cried, and I found myself laughing through the tears. Vulnerably and wittily navigating complex terrain, Mainelli’s charming presence kept the room in her orbit. We could not take our eyes off of her as she skillfully commanded the attention of the audience. Baby Bipolar is captivating and deeply moving. It is a testament to Mainelli’s rare talent as a storyteller w... full review

Vulnerable and very personal story that engaged from beginning to end... full review

Excellent!! Authentic, engaging, funny, and enjoyable to watch!... full review

I really enjoyed Baby Bipolar! Maria is a very engaging, insightful, and funny storyteller who draws the audience in from the very beginning. She's clearly a pro at this whose great comfort on stage and in telling her story put me at ease even when sharing very difficult experiences. ... full review

Maria does a great job of sharing what it's really like for her in being bipolar. She does great use of props, visuals, graphics and physical movement on stage. I learned a lot.... full review

Maria's wit, stage presence, and vulnerability create a potent theatrical cocktail that you don't want to miss. Baby Bipolar generates a warm and welcoming atmosphere and gifts the audience with the highest tier of theatrical entertainment: honest, entertaining, and an experience that will stick with you long after the show. I highly recommend this show to everyone. It is a wonderful night of theatre. And you just might learn something, or even be changed, by the end of the hour.... full review

Baby Bipolar was such a treat. It’s laugh out loud funny but also incredibly vulnerable and emotionally affecting. ... full review

Maria is a compelling performer and storyteller. I loved the balance of humor and vulnerability throughout the piece--it's so honest and human. She has a way of inviting the audience into her experience with openness, heart, and plenty of laughs along the way.... full review