Trying

Solo Show · chance lang · Ages 18+ · United States of America

Content Warning one person show world premiere
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JASON POLLAK certified reviewer June 12, 2023
What an incredibly detailed performance! A tiny snapshot of the life of a human being I can't believe isn't real. Chance held my rapt attention for the full time he was onstage, and only needed a few words to do it!... full review
LEILA PERRY certified reviewer June 12, 2023
tagged as: musical · moving · funny
This was a visceral, immediate, personal, and funny, slice of life view of a working class man struggling with addiction, hope and heartbreak. ... full review
BRANDON RAMAN certified reviewer June 11, 2023
Chance presents a very raw and authentic "slice of life" portrayal of a man who has hit an absolute rock bottom. The vulnerability and spouts of erratic personal antagonism yank at the heartstrings, as this journey is eerily relatable. ... full review
VENUS ZAMORA certified reviewer June 10, 2023
tagged as: addiction · Boston · heartbreak · music · solo
Not just “Trying” he’s succeeding ... full review
NATALIA PEDREIRA certified reviewer June 10, 2023
The play was FANTASTIC. Chance Lang is absolute raw talent and i can’t wait to see more of him... full review
JOHN HOJ certified reviewer June 10, 2023
I really enjoyed the actors physicality and the diversity of emotional choices. The micro-expressions and physical embodiment of suffering created a unique character with a relatable conflict. It was a wonderful character study of how the body relates to emotional and physical pain.... full review
MANDY RUBELI certified reviewer June 08, 2023
Chance is an incredible movement actor. Every movement he made felt strategic and it made the space feel so alive. He had such powerful energy on the stage, making the apartment seem even more small and dreary, like it couldn't hold in such a big force. If you're looking to watch an actor seriously command the stage, this is the show for you!!... full review
MICHAEL SHAPIRO certified reviewer June 05, 2023
tagged as: Authentic · Raw · commanding · powerful
I feel as if I witnessed the discovery of the next new movie star when taking-in Chance Lang’s one-man show presented at a performance at Stephanie Feury Studio Theatre — one of the venues at the current Hollywood Fringe Festival. Lang’s command of the stage was instantaneous and his portrayal of a down-and-out (booze? drugs? romance? ALL OF THAT!!) young man searching for answers was nothing short of total commitment filled with pathos and ethos. Lang’s commitment was so complete I wanted to stage an intervention right there on the spot. That he somehow seamlessly wove a solo music number (accompanying himself on his guitar) was frosting on the cake: such a powerful, melodic voice and so comfortable and at ease with his guitar. There’s n... full review
ANONYMOUS certified reviewer June 05, 2023
A beautifully produced and performed play that showcases the fragility of the heart and mind. I was left wanting more - a true accomplishment for a one person show. ... full review
RILEY SMITH certified reviewer June 05, 2023
Chance is an incredibly talented, natural actor who commands the stage. His physicality in the show is intense and he is able to keep your attention with very little dialogue. Chance creates an honest window into the life of a man struggling, which somehow manages to be both upsetting and fun.... full review