Oversharer

Absolutely hilarious and highly relatable for people with ADHD. Kristen managed to talk about many of the experiences I had as a child and as an adult growing up undiagnosed—things that were difficult to explain but she captured in a way that was not only poignant but also very funny. The use of journals, pictures, voiceovers, and on-screen assessments was both clever and fitting, making the overall act even better and adding to the laughs. The friends I was with that did not have ADHD enjoyed the show a lot as well. I would definitely recommend it!

I've never felt so seen. This show had me ugly-crying by the end because of how brilliantly real and relatable the content is. Not only does she provide a nigh-painfully accurate and authentic glimpse into the behind-the-scenes life of an undiagnosed female with ADHD throughout the pre-diagnoses eras of her life, but she delivers it all through a multi-media approach that combines photos, comedy, and classic theatricality resulting in a dynamic and deeply moving production. Phenominal and an apex example of how to weave vulnerability into art that moves people. UH-MAY-ZING.

Have you ever wanted to attend a comedy show that covers a range of subjects like hilarious middle school journals, genuinely emotional vulnerability, all the way to ADHD in the French Revolution? Oh, and be ready to both laugh and cry in the very same hour. Oversharer is a stand-up comedy show performed by Kristen Einarson about life getting an ADHD diagnosis at age 29.

One major aspect of this show was how well Einarson blended being honest and vulnerable with comedy. She effectively was very good at making vulnerability funny while not being disrespectful or ignorant! She made the audience feel comfortable and made us laugh, even in vulnerable or uncomfortable moments. She was relatable — by the end of the show, it felt like she had become everyone’s friend.

Einarson is certainly very brave for managing to make this show what it is today. She managed to show the positives and comedy of living with ADHD, but she also acknowledges the immense struggles that come with it. The fact that she does not just gloss over all of the harsh realities about the disorder is what truly makes this show as meaningful as it is.

Though this is a show about living with ADHD, this show could be easily enjoyed by both neurodivergent people and neurotypicals. Though her content is certainly relatable to ADHD havers — being chronically late, losing your keys, and even her line “I talk so much in social situations I became a stand up comedian,” the show’s great comedy and everyday-life material would make the show just as fun for someone who had only just learned about ADHD.

A great blend of hilarious, serious, genuine, and fun, make your way down to the Fringe for Kristen Einarson’s Oversharer.

And a message to Kristen: you don’t need to be calmer or quieter or any less of yourself. You are a hilarious comedian and please continue being the ADHD icon that you are. :)

Kristen seems like she’d be fun to hang out with! But her show was like rambling through a box of childhood memories without much forethought. The show did not feel rehearsed. She has a really great bit about going to the doctor, but as a comedian, I left wondering where the rest of the jokes were.

The absolute perfect mix of stand-up, crowd work, and beautiful vulnerability. Kristen is so engaging and hilarious you can't take your eyes off stage for the entire hour - which flies by, wrapping up with a very very relatable monologue.

GO SEE IT

Ps: I'm not from the Edmonton Journal but... BRAVERY.

It's well-paced and Einarson is very funny and relatable. The jokes should appeal to most, but most important for me was what Einarson is sharing. If you know anyone with an ADHD diagnosis (my son in my case), this show offers a relatable perspective of how they experience the world.

You’ll leave this show feeling like you just left a yap session with an old friend. 10/10 recommend for the ADHD Girlies™ or if you were ever the kid with a report card that read, “Would excel if they talked less and applied themselves more.” You’ll laugh, you’ll clap and if you’re like me, you’ll probably cry.

Funny, sweet, and all too real. A later-in-life ADHD diagnosis allows this comedian to reflect on her past through childhood diary entries in a novel and surprisingly relatable way. Did I mention she’s funny?

Kristen is an A+ story teller. If you live with ADHD, know someone who does, or would like a window into a mind where there are 8 TVs going at all times, check out Oversharer!

I was unfortunately quite disappointed by this show. Kristen is charming and has an important story to tell, however it was hindered by an incredibly poor execution. This show was sloppy, poorly edited and under rehearsed. Most of the jokes were meandering with no punch line. To fight off my boredom, half way through the show I started to count how many times she said the word "like" which was well over 100.