Luka Lyman
WHIM
luka lyman
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June 19, 2024
certified reviewer
What a smart show! This is absurdist theatre and not being entirely attuned to such, it took a bit for me to settle in to the show but the full commitment of the actors softened my modern-theatre mind and then the story really started to take shape and I was along for the ride. The staging supports the action in a simple and engaging scene as the characters travel along to their adventure on the hot-air balloon and by the end of that journey, I felt fully invested in their fate. The third act ...
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Adventures in Caregiving
luka lyman
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June 19, 2024
certified reviewer
This show grabbed my heart from the start and was willingly sent on a whirl of emotions throughout the performance. David is easy on stage, both funny and sincere without any seeming effort and he has a beautiful story he shares here. The tale he tells is just as the title suggests, which I appreciate, and he shares the details of caregiving and illness in a way that is entertaining and very honest. He tells a full story with a beginning, middle and end which offers the audience a real emotion...
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Latitude
luka lyman
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June 19, 2024
certified reviewer
This is the perfect show for Fringe audiences! It is clever, unique, adorable and will definitely stick out in your mind among the many shows one might attend during a Fringe frenzy few weeks. I thought the writing was fantastic, offering an opening to great discussions post-show with my partner regarding the nature of living. The puppeteers were both on-point and engaging and I really enjoyed the choice to light them along with their Duck counterparts. Other technical elements of this show w...
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Me, Myself & Why (Am I Here?)
luka lyman
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June 19, 2024
certified reviewer
What a spectacular performer! This person has an incredibly strong presence and comfort on stage, easily inviting the audience to join her in all the fun zaniness and vulnerability that she shares in this show. We were so along for the ride! The show was ultimately uplifting which the performer embodies so fully that I was dancing during my exit (and I wasn't the only one). A real gift of this performer is how her fantastically heightened characters bring humor to what can be uncomfortable re...
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Three Can Keep a Secret
luka lyman
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June 08, 2024
certified reviewer
A novel concept, executed excellently by the cast. ...
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This Was Never Supposed To Be A One Woman Show
luka lyman
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June 23, 2023
certified reviewer
This gorgeous show is still tugging at my heart. I am so moved by Samantha's ability to share this very raw story which she does with incredible grace while shining as a performer. Beautifully written, she shares how depression can manifest in ourselves and also those we dearly love. While offering coping tools to combat the oppressive state of depression, she never comes across as didactic but comes from a generous heart that has acknowledged and revealed her own brokenness. ...
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A Shark Ate My Penis: a History of Boys Like Me
luka lyman
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June 23, 2023
certified reviewer
Yes, this show absolutely lives up to its hilarious and memorable title. Laser is so easy on stage that you often feel as if he is talking just to you. The writing is funny, filled with stories of awesome humans as well as Laser's own story, told with clarity and heart. This show is not to be missed! ...
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GETTING THERE! Winner! BEST SOLO SHOW! 2023
luka lyman
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June 23, 2023
certified reviewer
Getting There was great! Rebecca is a beautiful actress, she knows how to really be with the audience and also how to carry us along. She becomes her memorable characters easily and we suddenly see a new person before us. The story is engaging and moving. ...
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Who Am I? A Human Revolution
luka lyman
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June 23, 2023
certified reviewer
What an amazing performer! Helema steps in to her characters easily and gracefully, bringing powerful portrayals to every person she plays. She has an ease with the audience and her singing voice is fantastic. ...
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Missionary Positions
luka lyman
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June 23, 2023
certified reviewer
This show is incredible. The writing is weaved together beautifully. Dan is engaging and dynamic on stage. He manages to be as affective in making the audience laugh as he does in re-shaping our souls....
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