Heidi Clarkson

I have to admit that I am biased because I have known Marla for years and her Christian upbringing was similar to mine. She was a late bloomer due to religion and rules and so was I.

However, it takes guts to be on stage with the spotlight on yourself like we are privy to Marla’s lock and key diary. Marla impresses us with own written show tunes and pop hits and she has all of the words and more to not preach to us but share about her sheltered life especially the moral expectations Marla put on herself and that her family and church put on her as well.

I cried and smiled as Marla’s massive expressiveness and ease about the stage made it clear she is SO ready for everyone to know that she is woman; she is a survivor and she is fearless with a voice!

The band was tight. The engagement with the crowd was comfortable. The story left you wanting to hear more from Marla. Maybe there should be a SINNER: Part 2 for the next TO Fringe Festival.

Kudos Marla for your fortitude! We are listening. We are respecting. We are loving with no agenda. God bless you (just kidding) haha :)