First one-man show. No real frame of reference. :)
My overall impression
Derek’s “Stan” does NOT, in fact, suck, as both tortured subject and unwitting guide in a journey that traverses the terrestrial, the celestial, and the infernal in pursuit of the answer to that most ancient question: “What’s it all about?”
The writing is at turns hilarious and heartfelt, with Derek Heeren showing impressive range and energy as he inhabits multiple characters throughout the performance. The magic of it all is, of course, the existential itch needing to be scratched at the center of all the supernatural quirkiness. A really delightful time at the theater.