What I liked
The show is hilarious, energetic, fast-paced, deeply truthful and relatable, and illuminating. If you enjoy someone displaying extreme vulnerability on stage while making you laugh, you’ll enjoy this show. Something I especially appreciated about this show is that it doesn’t rest on its, albeit funny premise. It’s chock full of jokes to keep you engagaed throughout, and it’s by no means a trauma dump. It’s a frank exploration of feelings many people feel are too pathetic to share.
What I didn't like
There’s honestly not anything I would remove, nothing felt out of place or like it didn’t contribute something. I wonder if the world could feel even more lived in with additional set dressing, like a Legally Blonde poster or some very Pink items.
My overall impression
Holy moly this show is a rollercoaster! Just in terms of performance, Roni drives the show with impressive levels of energy. Literally. She is exercising throughout the entire show, while telling very vulnerable stories. It’s at once awe-inspiring and absurdly hilarious. Roni balances laugh out loud delivery of great comedic material with deep truth in intimate moments. It’s incredibly fast moving, but each moment feels lived in and honest, which speaks to both Roni’s embodiment of the character and Nico Fife’s sleek directing.
In terms of the content, Roni taps into our collective neuroses, mining our most pathetic, embarrassing impulses and holding a mirror up to them. What is motivating some of the most successful people you know? Do we judge others for behavior that we ourselves partake in? Where is the line between unabashed romantic pursuit and self-destructive obsession? This show won’t give you the answers to these questions, but Roni is sure as hell exploring them with comedic determination.
