The Flail
A dark, hilarious one-man show about growing up wrong, getting very high, and somehow surviving both. 7-Elevens he can’t go back into, awful interventions, accidental meth, and love found in all the wrong places.
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Heart wrenching & hilarious.
If you like lively storytelling, you will probably enjoy this. It's a Story of drug use and getting clean. Funny and serious.
Arturo is a great storyteller and comedian. He has the ability to talk about some VERY heavy topics (childhood trauma, addiction, homelessness) with such ease. He takes you on a very personal journey that keeps you hooked wanting to know what will happen next. I felt all the feels. Even with such a heavy subject you find yourself laughing through it because of his great comedic timing. The show flows so well between the different stages of his life. It is very well structured and produced. This show is a good reminder and depiction of perseverance. I really admired his strength and vulnerability in sharing the deepest parts of himself.
Honestly, if you only see one thing this year, make it The Flail. He completely nailed that impossible balance of being deeply moving and dark, but also so funny that you're laughing right when you least expect to. It's raw, honest storytelling that sticks with you long after you leave the venue. Easily one of the most compelling shows on the Fringe lineup this season.
Super funny and a really interesting story. Arturo is a wonderful storyteller very funny great comedic timing. I would definitely recommend this show!!!!