BRO! (How to be a Man)

James has constructed a piece that everyone on the gender spectrum can relate to in some fashion. The caricature of "Chad" is unfortunately an image that everyone on this planet has seen either in real life or from television. I came from a city FULL of Chads. It was petrifying. With this Caricature of (toxic) Men and the story of Jamie, James effectively made a piece that has left me thinking about how I view Trans people. This is a story that needs to be heard as I believe one would need to be heartless to not be able to empathize with the trans community after hearing it. ... full review

I’m just 15 minutes, James manages to make you laugh at and think about the patriarchy and its effects on everyone else in this world. James is funny and honest. I left the theater feeling proud for him... full review

Raw and,... courageous!... full review

A short and powerful piece about masculinity from someone who has seen two sides of gender. ... full review

This was a really cool show, and had a fascinating viewpoint of seeing the world as a trans man. A unique perspective that hit very hard and was a scathing insight into the alpha male.... full review

James Leonida is an incredibly talented writer and performer. Bro is a heartfelt and humorous glimpse at the life of a trans man finding his place in the world through experiences of both toxic masculinity and nurturing community. ... full review

Very engaging and moving, with dramatic and humorous elements. Very relevant in today's political climate.... full review

James Leonida is a powerful and clear new voice coming from the trans community. Rarely have I heard the trans struggle explained to succinctly onstage.... full review

James Leonida’s Bro! was such a charming show with a strong commentary on the meaning of gender. James provides definitions for masculinity from two perspectives: his own, as a trans artist, and from his terrifying/hilarious character, Chad, providing a brilliant satire of “alpha male” culture paired with such an honest approach to gender identity from a queer perspective. I had the pleasure of seeing the first preview and I am so excited for more people to experience James’s greatness as an actor and writer. Such an important show for today, would highly recommend.... full review

Bro! (How to Be a Man) captures toxic masculinity's dark spirit while also showing matriarchal figures' positive light. James Leonida brutally exposes the role of the patriarchy in his one-person play.... full review