‽Silly Poems for Awesome Adults‽
There is much that is funny / about a duck-billed platypus / but when they see a human / do they also laugh at us? | Adults deserve whimsy too! With poetry, interrobangs, and neurodivergence, Wade delights in exploring absurdity and making meaning in life. (Prev. Fringe: Charade, Most Honest Man. Jubilations: Howard in Big Bang)
Wade does it once again in “Silly Poems for Awesome Adults”. His commitment to honest and relatable storytelling shines through with this newest work. Through a series of humorous and nonsensical poems, well crafted stories, and mesmerizing songs - the audience is taken on a journey of what can only be described as a gallery-style tour inside Wade’s mind. Underneath the silliness is a hard look at the challenges of being creative and free spirited, while trying to fight off the pressure to conform to society’s more linear way of thinking and the need to fit into a pre shaped box. The deliberately slightly-scattered nature of this production lends itself well to further development and I look forward to peaking into more windows of his creative mind, while being reminded to take a look at my own mental state and what I value most.
Be Silly and Free
It takes great confidence to truly express oneself, a feat I believe Andrew Wade has achieved through this show. Exploring themes of whimsy, order, and reality, ‽Silly Poems for Awesome Adults‽ presents itself as unserious despite the potent meaning within the poetry presented on stage. Wade proves that although impressive, not all poetry must be bound by strict, traditional observations of skill, using the artform as a way to encourage a more playful way of life. In addition to this reinterpretation of poetry, Wade enhances his storytelling through the incorporation of some truly personal admittances, building a truly intimate connection between himself and the audience. This performance is a message pointed at those who try with all their might to find the joy in all mundanity, encouraging them to push forward and continue in their seek for novelty. After watching this show, I can confirm the poems were silly and the adults were awesome, so if a light-hearted yet intensely personal experience is what you are seeking, I highly recommend ‽Silly Poems for Awesome Adults‽.