ARMY BRAT

Kelly delivers a vulnerable, heartbreaking, heartwarming, and hilariously honest performance about triumphing over a dysfunctional upbringing. Her story touches the soul, reminding audiences that even in life's darkest moments, love, resilience, and laughter can prevail. She embodies the power of choosing joy and letting her love of life shine through the darkness.... full review

Wonderful, funny and at times heart breaking but nevertheless a captivating story. ... full review

It is a story of survival. Anyone who has dysfunctional family members can relate.... full review

So brave and so beautiful. Kelly gives us her entire heart and we the audience were there for every moment of it. What an honest and vulnerable story...so much happens to Kelly and yet she is still here, still alive, still thriving and full of love! She is still able to tell her story fully! Powerful! ... full review

Beautifully honest one woman show that takes you through a life of turmoil with grace, humor and celebration!... full review

This is definitely a Fringe show to see, as Kelly brings everything she's got to this fast-paced whirlwind of a one-woman show, while sharing her personal and often painful story about growing up in a dysfunctional household.... full review

"Army Brat" details her life experiences with a strident father who favors corporal punishment over fatherly affection. With her loving sister by her side, Mullis succeeds in shattering through the glass of her malevolent childhood and into a life of a magical and supportive creative woman. ... full review

Watching this show gave me a good glimpse into Kelly as a person. It is a vulnerable encapsulation of what growing up with an unhealed military father is like. Kelly uses photos, video, music, and dance to paint you a picture of her life. She is open and honest, which shines throughout the story.... full review

Kelly is the show, and that's very entertaining.... full review

When a show is entitled Army Brat, one can figure that it might involve lots of geographical locations and changes and how they likely affected the performer growing up. What was such a surprise in Kelly Mullis' show is that moving around the globe was the least of her concerns as she grew up with an abusive military parent, the one who really is an Army Brat in this case. But... home is where the heart is, right? Though filled with trauma, Mullis never loses her natural buoyancy and humor, becoming an example of not letting the past bring you down and remembering that love is also always nearby. Throughout the show she's backed by projections of an amazing collection of family photos, she sings and plays a bit of guitar, and finds humor in ... full review