"Lvl 1 Gygax” and “Of Branch, Of Beast, Of Beatnik"

Solo Show · pastiche queen · Ages 13+ · United States of America

one person show world premiere
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ANONYMOUS certified reviewer June 07, 2022
tagged as: tender · fascinating · intimate · specific
Pastiche Queen's one-person show is an inventive peek through the keyhole of the life of a creator of a sprawling game/lifestyle. PQ conjures a tiny, specific universe to tell an intimate story that I imagine most of us haven't heard.... full review
ANONYMOUS certified reviewer June 07, 2022
Dan is an incredible performer whose embodiment of character is a treat to witness.... full review
NICOLE OHARA certified reviewer June 08, 2022
This takes you on a trip! An imaginative adventure about friendship, fulfilling one's dreams, and overcoming mental heath struggles that haunt all of us, Dan Lovato is a master wordsmith. Your tickets gets you two shows in one. ... full review
ANONYMOUS certified reviewer June 10, 2022
Dan's ability to move between characters is fun to follow. They have put tremendous effort to pull at your heart strings by addressing emotional issues facing everyone in the audience by being brutally honest through spoken words eloquently pieced together. ... full review
JAKE JEFFERS certified reviewer June 10, 2022
Dungeon Master Dan Lovato draws you into the realm of D&D to embark on the epic quest of life. They (Dan Lovato) paint the environment with their voice and physicality in unique, exciting, and often hilarious ways. Along the journey you will find friendship, fight for glory, and be moved in unexpected and unconventional ways. I was brought to tears multiple times… This is truly one heck of a performance. ... full review
EVAN NEAL certified reviewer June 11, 2022
tagged as: Fast-paced · personal · funny · dark · queer
I loved it. Dark, funny, and personal, the show will reel you in and carry you in it’s wake. The characters portrayed are distinct, enjoyable, and believable. The story is charismatically told through several interconnected parts where laughter is followed by tears. ... full review
SPENCER FRANKEBERGER encore judge certified reviewer June 13, 2022
This show is clean, neat, and very entertaining. What a wonderful way to spend 40 minutes!... full review
BONNIE HE certified reviewer June 15, 2022
DAN LOVATO / PASTICHE QUEEN IS FANTASTIC!... full review
RYAN WITHERSPOON certified reviewer June 15, 2022
tagged as: drama · heartbreak · funny · solo · D&D · Dungeons and dragons · non-binary · gay · queer
A hilarious heartfelt queering of storytelling, one that will speak to those with broken hearts and dice in their hand looking for answers on how to move on from the past and lean into community.... full review
ANONYMOUS certified reviewer June 15, 2022
It was incredibly done. You could feel the passion in every scene ... full review