Dickin' Around

Dickin Around is a deceptively delightful show with unexpected depth. Yes, it was the cheeky and effective (if girthy) advertisement for this show that got my attention in a sea of Fringe flyers. That said, the flyer perhaps undersells careful quality and emotional range of this thoughtfully hilarious show. Michael Lyon gives us a uniquely earnest performance that is grounded with a natural effervescence. Post-show, I learned of his background in clown training, which definitely shines through in this open hearted performance. At its highest points, Dickin Around is a beautiful marriage of chaotically beautiful physical comedy and authentic revelations about young love, sexuality, and independence. Bottom Line: Michael is one to w... full review

Michael, the writer, producer, and actor is very intelligent and a hoot. The show was engaging, raunchy, human, and hysterical. Enjoy his weird brain and human journey and go see him dickin’ around! ... full review

A raw, intimate, & hilarious look into one man's journey to becoming a 'professional gay'. Michael floats seamlessly between the bawdy and the poignant in this exuberantly executed piece. I laughed out loud so many times as he shared his sexual experiences which ranged from alone time in his room to multiple encounters through the dating apps and back again. I loved his inventive use of props, but beware that if you sit in the front row, you may get sprayed by a sticky substance :) It's not until you are well into the piece that you come to realize that all of the raunchy fun has drawn you into Michael's most intimate world, where he confides feelings of fear, triumph, loneliness, and ultimately growth. A sensitive portrait of a young ga... full review