"'Kick' is a very funny and moving solo play chronicling the odyssey of the fictional New Jersey Irish-Catholic Bernadette O’Connell...Amidst the affecting dramatic and comedic sequences that are skillfully presented, there are a number of perfectly choreographed vignettes. The unison of these is compelling and highly entertaining. Though it’s a one-person show in a small theater, Ms. Taylor-Corbett’s inspired work lends it a visual as well as an emotional grandeur."
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"A tender yet powerful telling of a life lived between God, troglodytes and the search for (self)love...'Kick' invites the audience to share and learn from Bernie's pain and hope, and then to take a stand to change a culture that has been lingering on for far too long. Kick is a show that deserves our attendance and attentive ears, and should be brought to life in other stages besides just this one."
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"'Kick' is a kaleidoscope of finely etched characters and a tour de force for the astonishingly talented Joanna Rush...It was stunning. Devastating. At the curtain call, the entire packed house erupted in cheers and there was a standing ovation that lasted for minutes. 'Kick' was sensitively and skillfully directed by Lynne Taylor-Corbett, which must have been particularly difficult given that there’s not much in the way of a set."
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