An overall entertaining solo piece, featuring a strong performance by Kyle Durack. “Naked” works best when he is committed to the story and lost in his characters and in the moment. The result is a tale of life with disabilities and the beauty when one finds their outward and inner strength. Some fun comic moments, familiar characters and vivid imagery lift “Naked” to a higher level. The non-gratuitous nudity adds to the humanity and to the primal spirit that’s at the heart of this piece which takes us from the darkness of mean-spirited modern-day youth, through sacred fire and into the light of a universal world of gods and goddesses and personal empowerment. “Naked” deserves much more than the 6 people (myself included) that we’re in the ...
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While the title of the show is provocative, "Naked Man Rising" is not exploitative. This is a powerful show about passion, disability, and primal instincts, told by a very engaging actor with strong storytelling skills and fearlessness....
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When I first entered I though the naked aspect of the show would distract me. However the actor does an amazing job describing his story and his condition. ...
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I thought I was going to be uncomfortable at this show, but as the story progresses you really feel the pain this character is in and his struggles. A very moving piece and Kyles performance was outstanding! So very impressed! ...
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