My One Woman Show (The Search for a Truthful Moment)

Ahhh....the solo show journey...How to write a solo show? What do you say? What questions do you ask? Do you join a solo show class? Please the teacher with witty answers to his questions? Do you just say f-it, I'm going to go to Peru and let the ayahuaysca do the writing for me? Maybe I'll be original with how I break the fourth wall and talk to the audience. Perhaps I'll find my show in their expressions and reactions? Should I sing? Yes! ALL OF THE ABOVE! Stefan Marks brilliantly weaves a solo show within a solo show. Powerful, engaging, funny, sad, pathetic at times, joyful at others, Marks is electric and such a master in his storytelling. Gut punch at the end even if you suspect it's coming. Had the audience destroyed....in a good way... full review

Outstanding show, watching a man struggle to ultimately discover what his show is meant to be about. ... full review

Mr. Marks deftly "shreds" the solo-performance genre taking it to dizzying heights masterfully dancing a tightrope between hilarious satire and heart-aching sincerity. Witty, intelligent, honest writing. Charismatic performance.... full review

A kick in the ass and heart! Hysterical and poignant!!!... full review

The reason we go to theatre and especially to a one-person show is to go on a ride that leaves us feeling like we have truly witnessed something spectacular. THIS is that show. ... full review

Andre Gide said : The role of the artist is to disturb. This is a disturbing play. And fucking brilliant. Yeah, this remarkable one-person conception by Stefan Marks is perfectly titled (though you won't understand why until the final few minutes), and flawlessly rendered in various (beautifully-choreographed) tonal modes. Part meta-theater, part autobiography, all amazing, you've got to see it. ... full review

From the second the lights went up until the show ended, I was entirely entertained and moved.... full review

This is an amazing show. One of my favorites in a very full lineup of Fringe greats! Seamless, fluid, dynamic and clear-eyed; this one will grab you when you least expect it. Stefan is a masterful writer/creator with an insane amount of ability and self-deprecating charm. His understanding of craft and structure is what sets this production apart from many others.... full review

What an outstanding show! Beautiful, connected, funny, grounded, professional and fully on-point. I experienced the entire spectrum of emotions during this show. One of my absolute favorites from this years fringe offerings. A truly high-quality piece of art. ... full review

Stefan writes for people who wonder 'how the hell did I end up here tonight', and then shows you exactly why. He pops all the sacred bubbles of theatre, and makes you giggle, and feel, and appreciate it the whole way through. This show is absolutely worth your time and money!... full review