Melanie Johnson

More Joy: A Mumoir

melanie johnson · June 10, 2025 certified reviewer
Omg, I loved this show!! Sus is SUCH an adept performer, an incredible writer, and a real joy to watch onstage. Her character work is amazing — the accents, the physical choices, the joy and specificity present in every single one. I felt like I was watching someone who had performed her show hundreds of times — and I saw the opening! Sus' show is so inspiring and heartfelt and hilarious — do yourself a favor and go and see it! You will leave BLISSED. xo ... full review

My Mother Doesn't Know I'm Kinky

melanie johnson · June 22, 2024 certified reviewer
A vulnerable show told with sincerity, humor, and zero shame! Jen was a joy to watch. ... full review

Twins and Aliens: a Musical TED Talk

melanie johnson · June 17, 2024 certified reviewer
Wow! I was so impressed by this piece. Charlotte is such a joy to watch onstage — so magical, vulnerable, and smart. Also that VOICE? Forget about it. (She should press those original songs onto a vinyl. I would pay millions to listen to them over and over again!)... full review

Show 'Em Your Best with Tensil Newbottom

melanie johnson · June 11, 2024 certified reviewer
I've seen this show 5 times. I LOVE Tensil. Emily Blackwell is SO captivating, kooky, fast, and fun. She's a star! I couldn't take my eyes off her during the hour-long show. I love Emily's improv, her total commitment to character, and the unbridled JOY she delivers to the audience. We couldn't get enough! ... full review

Flayed

melanie johnson · June 11, 2023 certified reviewer
Flayed is an incredible show -- a wild ride!! I've never seen anything like it. Not only is Josiah's performance amazing, it's just SO creative! The audience participation, the sound and lighting design, the use of the space, the props and costumes... it's completely unpredictable, vulnerable, and oh yeah, hilarious.... full review

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