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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 BRIAN MCGLYNN

June 20, 2023 certified reviewer

What I liked

The song lyrics went beyond clever to genuinely funny and they advanced or supported the story very well, and what a story it is. Such biographic work must be believable, authentic and complete; the audience must believe the performer and the story. This was a hallmark of this work.

What I didn't like

Everything worked well, I thought. If there were difficulties, they were deftly overcome.
The only thing that might improve is to keep the graphic showing the year being discussed on the screen for the segment, so the context of the era continues to be a part of the message. Doing so could underscore the historic aspect of the message.

My overall impression

This was a thoroughly professional performance. Laser was well prepared, the tech aspects worked flawlessly and the pacing kept the stage alive and the audience interest continuously stoked.
There are awards coming to this show. A lot of them.

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