Eric Mandel

I wanted to like this show - interesting premise (a seriocomic piece focused on the middle child syndrome) and a reasonably good start - but it failed to deliver either much humor or much insight. The script ,which allowed for audience participation (perhaps the best part) was more a reveal of highly dysfunctional upbringing with attempts to be silly/funny that fell flat for the most part. The actors weren't terrible but the material often made me cringe and want to escape. I have to say you would be better off going to other shows, unless your tolerance for weak humor and histrionic performance are at a low bar. Amateurish work, unfortunately.

Funny as hell and insightful and important - delivered by a fantastic performer who mixes his real-life experience with fantastic(al) story and humor. It's really hard to be completely engaging as a solo performer, but Michael nailed it with aplomb. Go see it! The message is important and timely (about how media shapes our lives) but presented in a sugar-coated package dripping with sarcasm and biting humor. This is why you go to fringe theater - discover truly worthwhile and entertaining works by superb actors! A true "Don't miss"!