October Baby

solo performance · brooke baumer (writer & performer) · Ages 18+ · United States of America

one person show
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Review by ANNE JOHNSTONBROWN

June 25, 2017 certified reviewer

What I liked

There was a definitive “arc” in this piece: setup, crisis, climax, and a hilarious “payoff” at the end. She has a great instrument and talent for character acting, and the storyline was gripping! She brilliantly took a tragic story and found the humor it, giving us all permission to laugh with her… and we did!

What I didn't like

I would have liked less “two-person” re-enacted conversations. Occasionally, these got a bit head-spinning. But her ability to portray all of the people in her past was truly impressive! You will definitely laugh and cry by this piece. Beautiful!

My overall impression

Powerful! There were many surprises in this piece as the actor kept us on the edge wondering when we were going to gasp, laugh or cry. It was always one of those three, and we were never disappointed.

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