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Losing My Religion: Confessions of a New Age Refugee
A hysterical romp through America's spiritual enterprise. The show exposes the blurry line between self-help and faith. Yoga gurus, healthy chocolate peddlers and Buddhists with God complexes ego-trip their way toward absurdity.
Based on his own spiritual journey, which saw him leave the Catholic Church and meander through Buddhism and a host of other isms, the monologue juxtaposes wickedly funny and insightful characterizations with thoughtful commentary on his own spiritual seeking.
This is the ONLY Northampton Performance! ONE NIGHT ONLY! Seating is limited. Ages 13+
"Lepore comes across a lone, common-man hero. Possessing a rubber-faced ability to slide cleanly into character and deadly accurate powers of observation, Lepore's acting is integral to the success of [the piece] and worth the price of admission alone.
Carefully chosen words make the satire wicked and the comedy rapier-sharp. His humor comes on many levels -- sometimes over-the-top, often much more subtle -- and that makes an evening rise above stand-up comedy to something closer to social commentary." Jon Potter, Brattleboro Reformer
"[Lepore] shows the perils of trying to embark on a spiritual journey when you have the intensity of a true believer but the direction of a lost soul [and] shows off his integrity as a writer, directing the audience's laughter at a commentary on the faux-spirituality industry, rather than the motivations of people who buy into it." DCtheatrescene.com
"Lepore is adept at detailed characterization, and that means his [portrayals] are all too real, and funny He gets at the tension between the human urge for connection -- with others and the universe -- and the dangers of guru worship and group-think." -Mark Collins, Boulder Daily Camera
Winner of the Boulder and Minnesota Fringe Audience Encore Award!
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LocationNorthampton Center for the Arts (View)
17 New South Street, Third Floor
Northampton, MA 01060
United States
Categories
| Minimum Age: 13 |
| Kid Friendly: No |
| Dog Friendly: No |
| Non-Smoking: Yes! |
| Wheelchair Accessible: Yes! |
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