This show is well rounded and includes the audience to feel as though they are involved, as if looking through a keyhole. Each character draws you in with their own inner turmoil and pain and allows the audience to reflect inward and feel compassion....
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An absolutely excellent evening of theater! The writing, direction and acting were all outstanding. I was moved, I laughed, and for anyone who has ever suffered with being a “good boy” or “good girl” you will love it. Highly recommend!!!! ...
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certified reviewerJune 27, 2026
The show shares compelling, deeply personal stories that draw the audience into the circumstances and profound pain that often lie beneath so many people's "good boy" personas. Each story is heartbreaking, honest, and deeply moving, leaving the audience with a greater sense of compassion, empathy, and understanding for these characters. It is a powerful reminder that there is often far morebeneath the surface than we initially see. ...
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The writing is fantastic. Certain ideas, passages just pop and linger in the best way. The ensemble is solid, with the women really standing out through their grounded performances. I enjoyed it overall, however got tired of the construct of the anonymous group by the end. ...
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I was caught up right when the first line came up. My attention was on the people and content. As a 12-step person married to someone in recovery. We have been having conversations about it since last night. ...
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I am a bit biased since I know the writer, director, and the some of the actors in the show.
My overall impression was wow! For the writers first time out; to put anything together and share it on a stage, is a feat in and of itself.
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Good Boys Anonymous at the Hollywood Fringe Festival is a good must-see show that completely pulls you into the story. The staging makes you feel like you are actually sitting inside a real support group meeting rather than just watching a play from a distance. It is a really raw, honest, and impactful experience....
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A moving, vulnerable, and relatable of what anyone of us -- parent or child --- will experience on the path to becoming who we are today. ...
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