My Own Private River Phoenix

solo performance · no tomorrow · Ages 18+ · United States of America

one person show
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Review by BLAKE WILDING

June 25, 2018 certified reviewer

What I liked

She really played up her expectations and the realities. My favorite was assuming there would be a woman in charge of her first college. The videos were a huge hit. Possibly the biggest laughs from the crowd. I loved the subtle thing of Ai being taller than her father when she finished high school.

What I didn't like

Lighting was a little off focus. I wonder if the ending line (I’m Americanized now!) could be tied more into the River Phoenix and dad-dutifulness journeys.

My overall impression

Really fun show about Ai finding her place in the world. Colorful cast of characters. Hilarious asides – there is a lot there.

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