What I liked
I like my solo shows REAL and TRUTHFUL and this show is chock full of pain, humor, and all themes that are universally human (death, whether we want to face certain realities, depression, etc.) I’ll admit, Kira is ten million times smarter than I will ever be, but… even a Gen X-er like me, would be down to be her friend, grab a nosh, and wax poetic about any topic of her choosing :-)
What I didn't like
I was pretty much hooked on everything (as I’m an auditory person), but I do like some visuals to enhance storytelling… food for thought as the show grows.
My overall impression
Utterly frank, no-nonsense, and cerebral are the first three words that come to mind when I think about this unique, powerful solo show by Kira Wallace. Like many solo performers, I applaud her “take-me-as-I-am” approach to sharing her story. In her 18 years, she’s got a wisdom and blunt nature that would definitely be off-putting to many, but what can I say, as a fellow member of the tribe, I appreciate her not fitting into every box society carves out. Sometimes, not fitting in, IS FITTING IN and thankfully for us, she is able to UNWRAP it all in front of us with humor, humility, bittersweet stories, and soul.
