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

Soaring Solo Studios · Ages 12+ · United States of America

Content Warning One Person Show World Premiere
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a shark ate my penis: a history of boys like me

Review by RILEY SILVERMAN

June 19, 2023 certified reviewer
tagged as: educational · cool · affirming · queer

What I liked

I really liked the way the two threads weaved back and forth. And the use of JK Rowling as a foil, to sort of voice the overall concept of opposition was really interesting. Also Laser’s command of the stage, the way he unexpectedly incorporated so many props into the narrative was really fun.

What I didn't like

I wish the songs were longer? I understand Fringe shows especially are short on time and this show was very dense but I loved every song and then they were all over.

My overall impression

I thought it was a really fascinating trip through both real history and Laser’s own history. We need more stories of trans people and more attention for trans men especially and this accomplished that several times over.

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a shark ate my penis: a history of boys like me