Fifty Shades of Melania

Liana Mesaikou is a brilliant and natural comedienne in the classic style of Goldie Hawn and Carol Burnett. Don't let her model good-looks fool you: her wonderful and wide-eyed wackiness is the best part of her delivery.... full review

It was an intelligent, funny but also heartfelt socio-political take on Melania. I really enjoyed it from start to finish.... full review

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One of the most enjoyable hours I spent at the festival this year was when I saw Liana’s creation. In a ubiquitous sea of mundane political lampooning and easy low-hanging Donald Trump bashing, this clever writer / performer dives far deeper in her exploration of the First Family than anything else I’ve seen out there. If they say, “Behind every great man is an even greater woman,” who, would they say, is behind an egomaniacal, halfwitted, selfish, spoiled, rapist manipulator asshat? Liana’s characterizations and various vignettes probe some possible answers. ... full review

Really funny while staying respectful to Melania. Kept the viewer curious of what was going to happen next. ... full review

This show was funny, cleverly written, and the best part of course was its very charismatic leading lady! Liana is a fantastic performer and is so much fun to watch. I loved the concept of "who really is Melania?" versus who the people of America want her to be. ... full review

Fantastically crafted! Wonderfully performed! Funny, funny, funny! Scary how funny, yet horrifying it is! As entertainment we couldn’t ask for more absurd comedy... but should we really be laughing?!?! Liana has written a striking piece of satire and has executed it in layers and layers, of costume changes, multimedia effects, and accents that will have you crying uncle and gasping for a recount all in one breath!... full review

A funny solo show with plenty of laughs but a dark undertow that adds a decadent sense of reality to the wild fantasy of it all.... full review

Liana is a captivating performer and a delight to watch on stage. A fun show that explores a very unknown and intriguing woman. I loved learning about the first lady and Liana turns everything you think you know about this mysterious icon on it's head. ... full review

An interesting, unique, intelligent comedy about the FLOTUS. Makes you seriously wonder what goes on behind closed doors and inside Melania’s head.... full review