Audience Reviews

Diagnosis: Jew Pain
by fmbubbles52 @ 08/25/03, 08:05 PM
I saw Michael Feldman's Diagnosis: Jew Pain yesterday. It was both hilarious and heart-felt and overall great fun. His message- that everyone should accept themselves for who they are- is a bit trite, but it's not egocentric in the least. Everyone couldn't help but fall in love with him and he received a much deserved standing ovation at the end of the show.

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Diagnosis: Jew Pain (Slideshow of a life in Progress)

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Play: Diagnosis: Jew Pain
Reviewer: Dan Fost
Reviewer Email: danfost@yahoo.com
Rating: 5 Stars
Hilarious, entertaining one-man show that takes something deeply personal and makes it universal. I've been humming the theme song for days, and want to get the lyrics to the food song!

Play: Diagnosis: Jew Pain
Reviewer: Richard Goldman
Reviewer Email: richard2sf@earthlink.net
Rating: 5 Stars
Oy! What can you say about this adorable young playwright/actor that isn't flattering? This piece is so true to life, and Micheal Feldman inhabits the various characters of his 'so called life', with humor, and just the right amount of pathos. Nicely scripted, and developed and totally a heartfelt healing laughter piece.  You DON'T have to be Jewish to love this show, but it woudn't hoit.  I got chocolate Hannukah gelt at the end! It was fabulous. Don't miss it, it's really great.

Play: Diagnosis: Jew Pain
Reviewer: Vince Vitale
Reviewer Email: WorldGazer@aol.com
Rating: 5 Stars
Oy, what a nice Jewish boy that Michael is! Feldman takes a typo from a prescription label for meds to alleviate “jaw pain” and grows it into a metaphor for questions of identity, accidents of birth, spiritual growth and a personal history of becoming, all within the Jewish context. Well performed and funny. You don’t have to be Jewish to enjoy this prognosis of Jewish laughter.

Play: Diagnosis: Jew Pain
Reviewer: Ira Saletan
Reviewer Email: saletan@cwo.com
Rating: 5 Stars
Michael Feldman is outstanding in this touching, comic, coming-of-age story about family and identity. The piece is beautifully conceived and delivered. His riffs on Jewish life are hilarious, and his writing and acting are excellent (great physical presence, with and without words). But it is his energy, compassion, and movement that will leave you breathless, laughing, in tears. Go see it.

Play: Diagnosis: Jew Pain
Reviewer: W. Kim
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Rating: 5 Stars
A brilliant comedy that reminds us of some poignant social issues. With such an intelligent and fun script, Michael Feldman pulls off this multi-character one man show with ease. Highly recommended.

Play: Diagnosis: Jew Pain
Reviewer: Mickey Pentecost
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Rating: 5 Stars
Michael Feldman delivers an honest, vulnerable and inspirational performance with such humility and grace which is what everyone should look for in a solo performer. His tightly tuned script leaves the audience wanting more and he amazingly manages to connect with every person in the theater because he takes the time to look each person in the face. His story of self acceptance is brilliantly balanced with humor and deep introspection. He walks that fine line which makes his show work. His humor and honesty lets us into his heart and soul.
Definitely a must see.

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