Finding Jamie
Very sweet. Consistently funny. I felt very seen as a gay adult and as the gay kid I used to be.
Brisk pace also, which was appreciated. I was also impressed at how easy it was to follow the dialogue, given there is a lot of switching between characters. That's good acting and writing, baby!
Zac Williams is a gifted storyteller. He's definitely one to watch out for, in my opinion!
Alessandro Stracuzzi's NNN review of Finding Jamie from NEXT Magazine.
I felt a little let down from this one after how much I enjoyed Jack Goes to Therapy last year. While sweet, it felt too sweet, like giving me a cavity. Zac Williams is a great storyteller and I was engaged, but everything about the story just felt too clean and straightforward, and I knew the reveal was coming within the first five or so minutes of the show. I do appreciate a queer story without massive trauma and suffering where gay characters just get to be rom-com characters, but to me the story was just missing the beating heart a little bit.
A truly heart-warming story about self-discovery and helping others around us do the same. Williams manages to conjure the storytelling of serious real-life experiences many can relate to in one way or another, with an incredible sense of humour. From tears to laughter, his show kept me on my seat with the constant turn of events and the unfolding of characters' stories. This is a show worth watching more than onces!
Funny, sweet, clever, moving, and heart warming. Though the two young character voices were somewhat similar, that is a minor issue with a strong overall performance that was well written and acted. Check it out for a compelling and uplifting experience.