VOICES IN MY HEAD: A LIFE***

This show reaaally was fantastic. Bill Ratner grew up in a family steeped in the 60s advertising glamor of Mad Men and the glitz of Hollywood showbiz, and the intersection of these two spheres in his life creates a pretty fascinating story. Things like how his the arrival of a new stepmother changed the whole dynamic of his family and family tragedies are injected with really uplifting wonderful humor. Also, he's a professional voice-actor, so just listening to his booming, sonorous voice for a long time is pretty fun. He opens up about some very intimate times in his life and makes himself extremely vulnerable to the audience, yet completely maintains complete control and nuance in his performance, which is something that really disting... full review

I loved it! He was so relaxed, it felt like sitting down for an evening with a good friend. The evening brought me hope...if he can go through life with such good courage and laughter, well perhaps so can I! Christie Johnson... full review

Hilarious and deeply moving. Gorgeous performance. Very worth seeing! ... full review

I've heard Bill Ratner perform before at the Moth Gran Slam and on NPR, but this show is really something special. He presented a riveting hour filled with joy and sadness and shared a lifetime of experiences. We laughed and were superbly entertained. Bill is a truly gifted storyteller.... full review

A thoroughly entertaining evening of theater. Bill Ratner is a wonderful performer, writer, singer and voice over artist. He fills the stage with his deftly observed life and lively mind. Only criticism: More Singing, Puleeze!!!... full review

The show was amazing, at times poignant and moving, at others hysterically funny, and always engaging. The insights into the life of a voice-over artist were particularly brilliant. Bill Ratner is a consummate performer. I would highly recommend it!... full review

Wonderful show! When it was over, I just wanted Bill Ratner to keep on talking - more, more more! ... full review

Charming, thought-provoking, funny, sad tale by Ratner, man of a million voices who mesmerized us with the fascinating tale of his journey. I recommend it for anyone who has a heart!... full review

Bill Ratner is a master storyteller with a voice you could listen to for hours on end. I was rapt the whole time. I laughed out loud, I welled up...the show put a perpetual smile on my face. He casts a spell on the audience and makes us see and feel everything he's talking about. And he breaks out some mean harmonica!... full review

"Voices in My Head" was wonderful. Bill is an awesome story teller!... full review