A Shark Ate My Penis: a History of Boys Like Me

A humourous, autobiographic tale of one man's coming of age journey. Using a time machine, the audience is transported back through time as we assess the life events of Laser through the lens of 'the future'. A heartwarming and informative tale, this one-man-show deconstructs gender with a candidness that is disarming. Laser invites new layers of understanding to the present experience of trans men via a brief history of trans men past. ... full review

Laser is wonderful. So creative, wise, empathetic and funny. He created something heartfelt, specific, unique, and hysterical. What a joy of a show. It's important, impactful, and fun! ... full review

Profound and beautifully done! ... full review

The title of this show had intrigued me and I had to see it! Laser is honest, open, hilarious and battles a foe. RUN…don’t walk to see this amazing show!... full review

This was very educational and witty. Laser blended personal stories with trans history and activism while singing through love and life through his transitions. The show was impactful and felt good to watch.... full review

I loved every minute of A Shark Ate My Penis!... full review

Laser is modern dan revolutionary of sorts. It was refreshing to experience a show with such gumption, bite, and zero flips. On a topic some would dance around, Laser boldly, beautifully, and unapologetically expresses their truth and the truth of so many of the trans community throughout history in a way that makes you laugh, makes you think, and makes you reevaluate your own personal relationship to bias, to love, and to the concepts of identity and living ones truth. ... full review

Yes, this show absolutely lives up to its hilarious and memorable title. Laser is so easy on stage that you often feel as if he is talking just to you. The writing is funny, filled with stories of awesome humans as well as Laser's own story, told with clarity and heart. This show is not to be missed! ... full review

With apparently casual confidence, Laser somehow walks the line of hard truths, honest vulnerability and hilarity while telling the story of transitioning into his manhood. His ability to hold the audience and the stage is clearly a well-honed gift. His songs reveal added dimensions to the tell-tale story that leads us through his journey of discovery and self-acceptance, woven with a historical journey through time, while advocating from the present moment. ... full review

Laser is a phenomenal performer in this solo show. Tears, laughter, songs, love, empathy, meaning, truth. From the songs to the stories to the meanings to the acting, this was an absolute superb show!!! It’s obvious why this show is picked up for encore. Definitely so deserving. And if you haven’t seen it, you must. ... full review