You're Not My Dad

Great show! The scenes with the step father were strong with great acting!... full review

Ryan created a beautiful story of family trauma and the bravery it takes to untangle oneself from it. ... full review

Ryan's character work and storytelling was spectacular in this show! I enjoyed the minimalist staging and the deep dive into his relationship with his father and mother. ... full review

Powerful, engaging, and beautifully performed. Ryan carried us through the show with incredible presence and commitment. The piece drew us in immediately and kept us invested until the very end. It was an emotional and immersive experience that stayed with me afterward.... full review

Great show! Loved the character work in this solo show.... full review

I was very moved by this story of parents behaving badly. I could relate to it, and to the ways family members manipulate memories, intentionally or not. I was inspired by the narrator facing up to the abusive stepdad and finally walking away from the abuse.... full review

Hilarious, gut wrenching, energetic. The hour flew by. ... full review

so well done! ryan does an amazing job of showcasing and highlighting some of the psychological effects and narcissistic tactics of dysfunctional family dynamics, and really sold it with his character work. it is written and formatted thoroughly and had me locked in the entire time.... full review

I’m so glad I had the opportunity to see how amazing Ryan is as an artist and performer! The story of his journey away from the pain and abuse of an alcoholic and narcissistic parent and towards a life on his own terms is so well written and presented this show is a wild ride from start to finish.... full review

Ryan’s show was absorbing, funny, sad, and creative with well defined characters. Ryan was in the moment when portraying his mom, dad, stepdad, therapist and himself. It was if we were there, with him. I was very impressed, as it brought up my own personal stories, and how, if witnessed by others, l could have have more compassion for myself and for the tramas we have all been through.... full review