2 truths, 1 lie, & 17 slight exaggerations

This show lives somewhere between pure joy and open ended philosophical reflection, and Tom Cashman balances that line with remarkable ease. I could not stop laughing. I snorted, others snorted, and the room buzzed with the kind of laughter that comes from real connection rather than forced punchlines.

Expectations are always high for a solo comedy show. I want to laugh with clarity, not spend the evening analyzing why a joke works. Cashman delivers exactly that. “2 Truths, 1 Lie, and 17 Slight Exaggerations” is laugh out loud funny, almost dangerously so, while remaining deeply relevant to the human experience. The material lands because it feels lived in. From speedometers hovering at half illegal speeds to reflections on men’s health, the jokes feel familiar in the best way.

Cashman’s performance style is the secret weapon. He is highly engaging, confident, and playful, with an ability to turn nearly anything into something jaw dropping and hysterical. At times it feels so funny it should be illegal. Yet what lingers is not just the comedy, but the authenticity he brings to the stage. That honesty feels refreshing in the New York theatre scene and gives the show its staying power.

Coming from Australia, Cashman offers an outside perspective that sharpens the humor even more. His observations highlight what Americans accept as normal and how those same behaviors read elsewhere. The contrast between what counts as a slight exaggeration in America and what is simply the truth in Australia becomes one of the show’s smartest through lines.

This is a comedy experience built on soulful laughter and genuine joy. Not just a string of great jokes, but a reminder of how powerful humor can be when it reflects something true. Tom Cashman’s show deserves to be seen by everyone.

2 truths, 1 lie, & 17 slight exaggerations

Starring Tom Cashman

Performed at The Soho Playhouse

Matthew is an award-winning playwright and actor! While he loves being on the stage and writing theatrical-thought-provoking-innovational plays, his passions follow him backstage as well! As a student studying business and consulting for entertainment at the School of Professional Studies, CUNY, BBA. Matthew is honored to work on this special showcase full of talent and hardworking individuals. He's selected previous theatrical experience includes Those Who Remained at La Mama E.T.C. (Producer, Props), BMCC CUNY (stage management and performance degree), The Lake (Playwright), and Earth (playwright). He is extremely grateful for the mentors and individuals, and organizations that have given him his resources and support to keep theatre alive. @matthew.d.foster