The Mountain, Malt Liquor, My Mom & Me , performed by Mary Regan, is a piece that traces a pivotal hiking trip and the unexpected lessons that followed. Regan folds together stories of family, friendships, recovery, identity, and even an introduction to the world of Drag Kings, shaping these threads into a narrative that motivates, surprises, and invites reflection. Her ability to navigate both difficult memories and lighter observations gives the piece momentum and depth fro

Intact: One Woman’s Search for Home , written and performed by Robin Colucci, is a lively solo piece that blends comedy, song, and personal storytelling. Colucci’s performance is energetic and engaging, inviting the audience into a journey that explores childhood memories, identity, and the search for purpose. Beneath the humor, the piece examines the challenge of holding a life together while navigating internal struggles and past relationships. Colucci’s willingness to show

The Secret Poetess of Terezín by Lenka Lichtenberg weaves together music, memory, and history with extraordinary care. Through songs and spoken reflections inspired by writings from the Terezín concentration camp during World War II, Lichtenberg offers a performance that feels both powerful and meticulously shaped. Her vocal delivery and musical interpretation create an emotional landscape that honors the weight of the material without ever overwhelming it. The simple piano-

MOM WTF!  is an unflinching, funny, and deep exploration of motherhood, womanhood, and the unpredictable turns life can take. Performed and written by Carol Johnson and presented for one night only at the United Solo Festival, this solo show offered an unforgettable blend of humor, vulnerability, and emotional truth. Johnson’s stage presence is magnetic from the moment she steps onto the stage. Her costumes and stage presence drown the audience in creativity and theatrical ar

Kim Smith's solo show, Escape from Miami, presented at the United Solo Festival, blurs the line between truth and theatricality. Smith delivers a performance that feels deeply authentic and real in the emotional, performative sense while showcasing strong technical and directorial precision. Smith begins with vivid memories from childhood, stories of loss and her own early ambitions to attend NYU, which were cut short by financial struggles. What follows is an onstage existe

Leah Guy's solo show, The Night Light of the Soul , is a heartfelt exploration of peace, healing, and spiritual awakening. Based on her actual experiences, Guy tells her story of a spiritual teacher who believed she had life all figured out, until she bought a haunted 200-year-old house. Set during the pandemic lockdown, the haunting becomes a catalyst for Guy to confront the memories that truly haunt her: trauma, loss, and the anxiety that kept her from living fully. Guy pla

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