THE NEW YORK POST:
“Stroili renders these caricatures with great comic brio... when he plays himself the show is most engaging... infused with hilarious one-liners ...the droll, affable Stroili, who makes a metrosexual seem macho, seems so genuinely happy in his own skin that he made me want to upgrade my wardrobe.”
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THE NEW YORK DAILY NEWS:
“The tone is tart, self-effacing and affectionate - the best moments come as quiet little zingers... a funny and likable self-portrait of a boy who grew up to accept the man, warts and thread-count obsessions and all.”
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THE HUFFINGTON POST:
“Stroili spins adolescent angst into comic gold... a laugh riot -- the one-liners come fast and furious.”
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NATIONAL PUBLIC RADIO:
"A very funny one-man show... Stroili is good as a physical comedian, doing all the oddball characters, but moves a step or two higher on the funny ladder with his verbal humor."
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THE HOLLYWOOD REPORTER:
"The talented and sophisticated Stroili hilariously embodies all the characters in his vibrant life... (his) solo performance is engaging, thoughtful and full of rich humor... a blend of Tim Allen and Woody Allen..."
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THE LOS ANGELES TIMES:
"Stroili smoothly moves between past and present, easily switching genders, ages and attitudes... a humorous odyssey...(This) comic is a Geek God!"
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ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER:
"Brilliant... A cult hit... "Straight Up" works for all the right reasons... Stroili's creation is remarkably poised, well-oiled and balanced... impressively detailed comic characterizations... he plays his audience with an expert's ease... you owe it to yourself to see Stroili's one man show..."
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THE NEWS TIMES:
“Fearlessly funny... each of the characters is sharply drawn and given some priceless one-liners to deliver... The jokes are funny, sometimes a little raunchy and sharp as a tack... Women will find this show hilarious and men will also have a laugh.”
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TALK ENTERTAINMENT:
“A charming, funny, engaging performer who invites you into his amazingly candid and amusing struggle with his life... Paul Stroili gives wonderful, compassionate life to each and every character he creates... fresh, original and inviting.”
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CHICAGO TRIBUNE:
(This) show is funny, and quite charming... People like it... Stroili is a far smarter and more literate writer than most... His well-crafted characters are vividly realized... it feels good to laugh at (this) stuff."
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CHICAGO FREE PRESS:
"A big hit... (a) gender-blending slice of laughter... Hilarious... the Felix Ungers and Frasier Cranes of the world deserve their show... delightful!"
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GAY CHICAGO MAGAZINE:
"His chameleon-like ability to shift instantly between these characters and himself is not only impressive but also highly entertaining... Good acting, good writing and a good laugh... Stroili's affable and amiable demeanor puts us immediately at ease while instantly engaging us in the story he has to tell... quite funny."
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THE DAILY SOUTHTOWN:
"a laugh-a-minute... a hilarious 90-minute frolic... you're going to have a wonderful time laughing at Stroili's stereotype-busting "Straight Up With a Twist."
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LA WEEKLY AWARD NOMINEE:
Best Solo Performance of the Year!
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ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER:
One of the Top Ten Theater Events of 2001!
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AMERICAN CINEMATHEQUE:
"Sharp, Fresh, Hilarious!"
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TALKINGBROADWAY.COM:
"A great comic... Stroili's characterizations are dead-on... If Stroili's stint as a bartender who corrects all his customers' orders doesn't make you laugh, his vision of the perfect Game Show will... the charm of (the show) is in the details... a nostalgic delight!"
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LA WEEKLY:
"Richly Comic, Zinger Lines! Theatre Pick of the Week!"
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