What I liked
The silly songs- The way I was positive a certain moment at the end would be happy, but it was sad and it really put me through the kind of emotional experience I love to have while seeing a lovely piece of art. The way Adrian turned his heartbreak into art- took back his love of dance and performing, and owned his story- letting us see a full portrait, perceived flaws and all.
What I didn't like
This was one of my top 10 solo shows- and if that doesn’t sound complimentary enough, know I have seen about 100. Also it might be top 5… I’d see it again.
My overall impression
One of the most creative entrances I’ve ever seen an actor make ;)
This is an artfully done show- polished and well-written. One of the most important things about a solo-show is feeling safe- can I trust you with an hour of my time? Do I want to JUST watch you onstage? Are you a good writer, actor… And do I need to spend 60 minutes hearing about your life? The answer to all of these is a resounding yes.
Adrian is an energetic bundle of charming energy- a true triple threat- his characters are funny, but not obnoxiously over-the-top as is often the case in a solo show. The ending didn’t go as I expected and I was floored and flooded with emotion, but then uplifted. WOW. It’s a shame a single empty seat exists for this show- RUN, don’t walk.
