About the Project
Olivia once had to fire someone at work, and ended up giving them a raise.
In 2021, Olivia was in a brutal stand-off against a common farm goat, and she lost by a wide margin. She’s suspicious of goats and farms to this day.
For four years in high school, everyone called her Ophelia, and she never corrected them, because, close enough.
How does that girl break up with her boyfriend of 6 years, despite having never stood up for herself, her entire life?
ANIMAL INSTINCTS, by the award-winning, critically-acclaimed performer behind FAKING IT and OOPS, is a comedic storytelling show about moving on, trusting your gut, and generally being at the bottom of the food chain.
"Olivia is an excellent storyteller, not to be missed! Her show is hilarious, insightful, and witty. She will make you laugh and think like no other.” -StageTakes LA
"Olivia Raine Atwood is a queen of physical comedy, bar none. If Ms. Atwood wrote a show called ‘The Phone Book’, I would pay to watch her read it.” – Los Angeles Hidden Gems
"This show CANNOT be missed! Simply outstanding. Hilarious, engaging, funny, charming, and a phenomenal storyteller." – He Reviews Theatre
Previous awards and reviews for past shows include:
“Atwood’s star is on the rise” – LA Hidden Gems
“Olivia is truly a top tier performer.” – Los Angeles Stage Takes
“Olivia is HILARIOUS. Non-stop laughter.” – He Reviews Theatre
“In 15 years of reviewing shows at the Fringe, I don’t remember ever seeing a performer with as much energy as Atwood. Hilarious.” – The Lancet
“Hilarious…brilliant. A wildly energetic storyteller.” – City AM Scotland
OUTSTANDING PRODUCTION, San Diego International Fringe Festival 2026, TOP HONORS
TOP PICK, Vanguard Culture San Diego Fringe
MUST SEE, What The Fringe?!
Top Ten Solo Shows, Stage Takes Los Angeles
RECOMMENDED SHOW, British Comedy Guide
Top 9 Shows to See: Edinburgh Reporter
As Seen on BBC: Situationships
TOP PICK: San Diego Fringe, KPBS San Diego
WINNER: Best Solo Show, WhatTheFringe?! Podcast
WINNER: Pick-of-the-Fringe, Greenwich Theatre
WINNER: Hollywood Fringe 2024 Encore Spotlight Series
NOMINEE: StageCraft Selects, Hollywood Fringe 2024
Learn More at liv-thedream.com/
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