Starr Shapiro (she/her/hers)

Writer/Actor

We Need Better Friends

starr shapiro · July 01, 2024 certified reviewer
We Need Better Friends provides a perfect blend of comedy and serious topics, expertly weaves together different Shakespeare stories, and contains incredibly sharp performances! A very fun and interesting watch. I love when plays are about friendship, and this one was extremely well done. ... full review

New Kids on the Blockchain

starr shapiro · June 26, 2024 certified reviewer
Viv is an amazing storyteller with such a calm, cool energy that really draws you in. The content of the story itself is so funny and strange (in the best way) and unique, and the way she tells it is so fun, witty, and entertaining. Really stood out to me in terms of what a one-person show can be! ... full review

Hippopotomonstrosesquippedaliophobia

starr shapiro · June 19, 2024 certified reviewer
A beautiful exploration of OCD, anxiety, and friendship! ... full review

Dear Auntie B.

starr shapiro · June 17, 2024 certified reviewer
Becca is an absolutely phenomenal performer who draws you in the second she looks at the audience. This is a really unique, sharp, and interesting one-woman show that is equal parts hilarious and devastating. In just 45 minutes, you dive deep into the world of Auntie B and leave feeling like she could very well be your aunt. ... full review

The Deal

starr shapiro · June 17, 2024 certified reviewer
This is a really interesting story about sex and shame that is honest, funny, and thought-provoking. The writing is clever and witty and the performances are sharp and wonderful!... full review

The Princess Strikes Back: One Woman's Search for the Space Cowboy of her Dreams

starr shapiro · June 17, 2024 certified reviewer
This is a super fun, touching, and personal story that Victoria tells with such grace and charm! She has a way of making you feel like you've known her for a long time. ... full review

The Road to Nowhere

starr shapiro · June 15, 2024 certified reviewer
This show had the perfect combination of heart and humor. I felt like I was watching a comfort TV show with characters I had known forever! The writing and performances were all great, but beyond that, I could really feel the love that the actors had for the story and the characters.... full review

Now What? Cosmic Fairy Tales of Midlife in Los Angeles

starr shapiro · June 15, 2024 certified reviewer
Kerry is a wonderful performer whose love for being on stage was so evident which was so fun and inspiring to watch! Watching her show felt like an old friend telling you a story. ... full review

My Mother Doesn't Know I'm Kinky

starr shapiro · June 11, 2024 certified reviewer
Jean is such a wonderful storyteller, with so much heart and humor infused into a very personal piece that she told with such simultaneous depth and ease. I hung onto every word! And she did it all with only herself and a chair on stage.... full review

Ugly Lies the Bone

starr shapiro · June 08, 2024 certified reviewer
This was a very touching and beautiful show! The difficult subject matter was approached with such empathy and love. The cast worked so well together and it was very clear how much thought and care everyone put into each moment. It's definitely a play that will stay with you after you leave the theater. ... full review

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