Yes, No, Maybe So

Yes no maybe so is courageous as Heck! After an uncomfortable doctors visit, we dive in with Catherine into her childhood and awkward and sometimes scary experiences with consent, along with her inner bitch and the hilarious professor Sarah P. Outrage. The best part is that it is a musical. Being a percussionist Catherine uses her body for acoustic percussions while she entertains and it is something you can peel your eyes away from... full review

The show dealt with the timely subject of consent and boundaries in a presentation that was thought provoking and entertaining. Catherine did fantastic work in playing over a dozen characters all with distinct voices and physical mannerisms. The songs were catchy and funny. She used a variety of storytelling techniques to make for a fast moving constantly entertaining life story.... full review

Such great energy on stage and fun/funny music. Catherine is a master at rhyme and her characters are so dynamic. I had fun the whole time!... full review

In the age of "me too," no doubt many people have looked back through their lives and found times when faced with giving consent to be touched seemed just as confusing as saying "yes" or "no" when what you really thought was "maybe." Catherine Barnes takes us on a journey through her life, starting with a game of "nervous" with a local boy led her to realize no matter what, it was always going to be the girl's fault for not saying "no" and meaning it - even if she did. Her journey continues through her Fullbright scholarship days in Brazil to visiting with a neurologist because her hands were tingling and discovering all she really wanted, according to her "inner bitch" was for him to touch her in inappropriate ways. And all along the way, ... full review