ALPHA NATION

Madi Hart and Avery Girion somehow manage to break apart the "breaking apart a solo show" structure of a Fringe show, using the very notion of staging a solo show to dive into Madi's dynamic with her father, an absurd character no comedian could make up if they tried, creating a delightfully relentless, deeply moving show that reveals itself as one of the more entertaining-yet-bracing examinations of what we reject from our parents and what those rejections can show us about ourselves.... full review

It was hilarious, heartwarming, vulnerable, thoughtful and engaging. Made me laugh and cry, Madi is a genius performer! ... full review

Fantastic show! It’s equally hilarious as it is heartfelt and touching. Madi speaks to incredibly universal ideas through such a personal lens while still being hysterical. ... full review

Madi is just so entertaining to watch, she’s so quick and buoyant and her show was sooo fun and hilarious but what really struck me was how much depth and vulnerability it contained and was interwoven so seamlessly with the comedy. Was such a cool way to tell such a personal story while also just being silly and having a great time. Avery was also soooooo funny and such a perfect sidekick. Their dynamic was so much fun to watch. ... full review

Don’t miss! LOVED this show! Excellent writing, top tier performances, incredible research. Madi does an excellent job with balancing serious autobiographical moments with fun joy, and audience enjoyment. ... full review

Madi Hart is a powerhouse! ... full review

this show is everything to me. i've seen it twice now and it is incredible from a performance, writing, and storytelling perspective!!... full review

Madi Hart is the TRUTH. Such a charismatic performer with A+ crowd work. Her show is reflective, insightful and MOVING. And I don't just mean the dance moves...... full review

This was a funny, confessional, and insightful show without being overly navel-gazing. What makes Madi's sketches work is deepened here with more emotionality and earnestness. Both performers gave it their all and were so playful and sweet.... full review

Hilarious and genuinely heart-wrenching. Incredibly smart, raw, silly and real at the same time, surprising, and ultimately very uplifting and touching. ... full review