Alive-ish

An exploration of growing up and trying to make sense of a world that seems to be continuously and violently closing in on our hopes and dreams but art shines through the darkness, regardless of our pain . ... full review

This show was great! The actress was charming, and the music and dance brought a delightful element to the show.... full review

WOW! I am in awe. I am one of the lucky people in the world to witness Anabella's magnificence. Thank you for sharing this with us Anabella Funk.... full review

Alive-ish is a dark and strangely beautiful look at one woman's battle with incest, abandonment, and her flirtation with suicide.... full review

If there were an award for the most delightful and refreshing piece of art at Fringe, then this show would be a shoo-in. Anabella Funk is a gifted ballet dancer and storyteller that shone the light on suicide and its consequences on those left behind. ... full review

A compelling and heartfelt experiment with music, dance, and narrative, Anabella's portrayal of a woman managing trauma and suicide (accompanied by an excellent ensemble of musicians), was filled with a joy for being alive and a sadness for the potential of self-inflicted death.... full review

What an ambitious and unique undertaking. Completely enthralling, emotional, layered with humor and fully realized characters embodied by just one incredibly, multi-talented individual.... full review

I'm glad I went to a late night show because it was like walking into a dream. Annabella's mythic presence was haunting. I loved how fluent she was in the language of dance and in the language of her own humanity. And the live music was haunting and exhilarating. ... full review

Beautiful, haunting, emotional, honest. ... full review

A very sad story told beautifully with dance and music.... full review