The Do Over

Rachel managed to balance such humor amidst her deeply devastating loss. She was unafraid to be vulnerable with us in so many ways and because of this the audience was on a journey experiencing our own catharsis. ... full review

Moving and sweet and magical realism-tastic... full review

Wonderful job, Ms. Austin.... full review

Thank god Rachel Austin is back in theater. She’s the only woman I know who can spin together original music (you’ll find yourself humming it days later), compelling puppetry, and snappy, personal storytelling with universal threads of love and loss. Grief can also bring out the sillies and Rachel struck a beautiful balance between hard-earned advice and acceptance of our lack of control against the universe. It was such a beautiful show, I wish I could see it (crying + laughing through tears) again! ... full review

This show felt like a warm hug across stages of grief and how expressing things can be cathartic and transformative. I would love to see this again.... full review

The show was a fantastic blend of nostalgia and dark comedy. Rachel does an amazing job introducing the audience to her Mom and the bond they had. 20 minutes in, the entire audience is in tears. The story makes you reflect, feel a deep sense of want for a parent, and go through the stages of grief.... full review

The Do Over rocked me in the best way. I can't stop thinking about it. It was funny, poetic, heartbreaking, therapeutic and a beautiful tribute to the loss of a beloved parent. Rachel provided the audience with an experience that bonded those who have dealt with loss, especially the loss of a parent. The production was stellar. I am so fortunate to have gotten to experience such a beautiful work of art.... full review

There are not enough good things to say about The Do Over. Well written, well acted, a meaningful and profound journey through time and space that I would Do Over again and again if I could. ... full review

Wow what a triumph! There are so many of us who obsess over the details of a loved one's last day (s) and fantasize about how it could be different. Rachel managed to live this out for us all in such a funny and emotional way. ... full review

This story moved me to tears multiple times, and it was beautiful.... full review