Chrissy Croft

I laughed so hard I cried and even snorted! I cried so hard I had to take off my glasses to pull it together. Mary is brilliant and I became an instant fan after this show. She uses vulnerable storytelling, hilarious characters, simple but effective set design, and unbeatable comedic timing to invite the audience into the experience of losing her mother. The show is an honest view of loss and faith. It’s never preachy. It’s never boring. It’s a real treat!

I watched Alisha’s Light at last year’s Fringe and returned again in 2026 because the show is so impactful. Through poetry and storytelling, Alisha invites us into the highs and lows of being a transgender woman in America. Her specific experience being in her 50s during her coming out is a unique perspective. I love that Alisha includes both difficult and empowering moments of her life journey in this show.