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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Review by LIZA DEALEY-THOMASON

June 24, 2023 certified reviewer

What I liked

I ABSOLUTELY LOVED ALL THE SONGS! The lyrics and melodies were expertly crafted. The historical references were well researched and well executed. I loved the role multimedia, as a whole, played in the show and the seamless way Laser interacted with a very well known public figure (who will remain nameless as to not spoil anything) . Laser wields a charisma and command of the stage that allows you as the audience to fully engage and let down your guard and immerse yourself in the humor, absurdity, and joy that is the rollercoaster ride, “A Shark Ate My Penis”.

What I didn't like

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My overall impression

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.

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