Snack

solo performance · elephant · Ages 18+ · United States of America

one person show world premiere
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KYLA GARCIA certified reviewer June 26, 2015
Love, Love, LOVE THIS SHOW! Megan is a phenomenal storyteller, transitioning effortlessly from character to character as she shares her insightful, brave story. What I love most about Megan's writing is that she never forces any opinions on her audience. There are no statements made...she doesn't guide you to feel any one way about her story..she simply tells it - mostly through the eyes of her 8 year old self...And what's so beautiful about that kind of writing is that we get to decided for ourselves what we feel by simply experiencing it with her but through the eyes and experience of an adult. The writing is superb. Her performance is extraordinary and she never misses a beat. Megan is one of those unique performers who lights up the... full review
MADISON SHEPARD certified reviewer June 26, 2015
This is a must see. One of the funniest and most touching one person shows I have seen in a while. Megan is so engaging as a performer and a writer. ... full review
JENNIFER BOBIWASH uncertified reviewer June 26, 2015
Do not go on an empty stomach! All the talk of food made me hungry as it was used to weave together an engaging story of a mother's dilemma of dealing with her young children. The references of 70s and 80s pop culture pulled me into the story and I wanted to know more. A well done and at times heart breaking story. ... full review
TONY FOSTER certified reviewer June 27, 2015
Megan Dolan never disappoints. She is quite possibly the most honest performer I have had the pleasure to witness. Her story is deeply moving, hysterically funny and majestically uplifting. Watching her sparkle with vivid life on stage makes me want to be a better artist. In a mere hour of your time, she quickly becomes your best friend, grabs at your hearts strings and doesn't let go. "Snack" is a show you cannot miss. Kudos to her director, Chris Game; inventive set designer, Curtis Brooks; and whimsical artwork by Nikki McCauley! This is how theater is done!... full review
DAVID HARPER certified reviewer June 28, 2015
Really enjoyed this show. It's well written, artfully directed, and wonderfully performed. Laughed out loud more than I have in a long time. ... full review
MIKE DOWLING uncertified reviewer June 28, 2015
Somehow Writer/Performer Megan Dolan does an entire solo show about her life, framed around food. This turns out to be an extremely creative way to tell her story. Dolan gives accounts of her life as a mother, daughter, and sibling and uses the snacks that were nearby at the time (Ice cream sundaes, Lorna Doone cookies etc) to complete the imagery for the audience. Dolan goes all out with her performance giving us different and weird characters to sell it. Dolan is a talented performer and writer and makes this show funny, endearing, and ridiculous all at the same time. ... full review
EMILY AND ELIZABETH HINKLER certified reviewer June 28, 2015
What a heartwarming show- it was as sweet and warm and extreme as the wanting of a fresh baked cookie! Cute and fun- Megan is a wonderful person to spend time with and watch on stage and off. She has such a spirit that is undefinable yet you are drawn to it like you are drawn to the smell of fresh baked cookies! Fantastic job.... full review
HEATHER DOWLING certified reviewer June 28, 2015
tagged as: poignant · funny · charming · grounded · solo performer
Megan Dolan gives a completely entertaining and endearing performance using such a clever device to move us in time through her story - snacks! I think it is so relatable to associate "favorite foods" and special songs with impactful moments in your life, either as a part of the moment or as relief from that moment and Dolan did this beautifully. Very, very clever writing and a stellar performance! Cheers!... full review
CARYL WEST certified reviewer June 28, 2015
Touched me so that I had to see it again ... full review
GAIL BIANCHI uncertified reviewer June 28, 2015
tagged as: funny · smart · enjoyable · spot-on
Adored this performance!! Megan was absolutely engaging and enjoyable as a storyteller and a performer. Her material was perfectly honed to draw the viewer in, and make us feel like we were right there with her. I felt as if I re-living her experiences as a child with her and seeing the world through her unique and funny child's eye. It was both hilarious and very touching and relatable at once. Recommend highly!... full review