Failure to Thrive

Probably my favorite funeral of all time! Suzette succeeded in taking her personal story of sorrows, singular to herself, and making it a narrative relatable to anybody familiar with the struggle to survive in this town. Throughout the show, there were laughs, cheers, and she even elicited a very loud "Eugh!" that sounded like an audio cue but was just my very own involuntary reaction to one of her punchlines. A grim affair, that at the end, had the whole audience grinning and hoping for a chance that there's an afterlife so we can get some of her grisly reports from beyond the grave. ... full review

Suzette showcases real fearlessness in her vulnerability but doesn't forget to keep the punchlines coming.... full review

Failure to Thrive is a standout stand-up show. If you're craving that peanut-butter and chocolatey combination of comedy and tragedy, you should make time in your schedule.... full review

The most fun I've ever had a funeral. Suzette is a brilliant comedian that crafts a hilarious and highly relatable tale about life, loss, and letting one loose (several ones actually). ... full review

Suzette is a great storyteller! Her jokes were creative and thought provoking, a smart commentary on what it’s like to try to make it in Hollywood in your twenties. ... full review

This is a little show a lot stand up comedy. At times the subject matter is shocking but necessary. I know people with Chrones but I never knew how painful the disease can be. I actually contacted them and told them how sorry I am for their pain after seeing this. ... full review

Failure to Thrive is a stupendous one-woman comedy show full of mordant, deadpan humor and just enough real pathos to offset the provocative elements. Suzette’s trials and tribulations are relatable and hilarious. Destined to rankle a few pearl-clutchers, but that’s exactly what it should do! Suzette rocks!... full review

Failure to Thrive was hilarious and thoughtfully crafted. Suzette's ability to seamlessly weave the funny and the tragic makes this a show that will stick with me. ... full review

What a fun way to spend an evening! The show feels like a 45-minute stand-up special where Suzette Ferretti does a great job of turning the pitfalls of Hollywood into a joke-filled journey and you leave rooting for her next success. ... full review

A bold, darkly funny, and emotionally honest one-woman show that balances sharp comedy with real vulnerability. FAILURE TO THRIVE feels deeply personal while also tapping into something universal about survival, identity, and trying to hold yourself together in a chaotic world. ... full review