“Huff owns this story. With a Sedaris-like attention to detail and a playfulness that’s infectious, she continually
serves up the type of unexpected turns that smack of honest-to-God truth. Huff pulls you in with wide-eyed physicality and
razor-sharp focus. True to her best comedic forbears, she plays the absurd so pitch perfectly that when the climax arrives,
it feels less like a major tonal shift than a revelation of something we knew was always just offstage. Undoubtedly, this
show (wo)man is headed for an even bigger stage. DON’T MISS -Dan Granata; Time Out Chicago
"It's a darkly funny show that takes an unexpectedly poignat turn.
Her performance crackles with life and at its very best, gets into rare reaches of emotional ambiguity. Huff leads
us into laughing and crying territory, but not in the Joni Mitchell way. More in a Bart-Simpson's-world-gone-bad kind
of way." - Mark Collins, The Daily Camera
“A high energy Kelsie Huff takes us to her grandfather’s
funeral in small-town Illinois in HUFFS, a monologue well served by her unique perspective, vivid imagination, and willingness
to embarrass herself. The memories aren’t always sunny, but they deliver some hearty laughs along with the bitterness
and guilt.” HIGHLY RECOMMENDED -Jenn Goddu; Chicago Reader
The People Have Spoken:
Annie N.
She huffed and puffed and blew me away!! This woman is RAD! She has the strongest stage presence of anyone I’ve
seen in a long time. Commanding the whole audiences attention the entire time, she dived deep into some intense topics but
ALWAYS made the audience laugh with her incredible energy. COME SEE THIS PLAY! I’M OBSESSED!
Abby
Kelsie Huff is a mixed bag of extraordinary talent. A truly high level theatrical show on
every level. I believe this should win the Best of the overall Fringe shows.
Diane R.
Kelsie
is able to deliver the poignancy and humor of life stories, and lands every line, with a rhythm and pulse, that captivates
the audience. Her writing and performance is personal and extends into our universal humanity.
Gloria
Brilliant!
The BEST fringe show that I have seen.
Bobby R.
Timing is
everything and Kelsie delivers! This one woman show is not to be missed!! You will go through every emotion a human has.
For two Fringes I have enjoyed Kelsie’s storytelling and have loved the journey she has taken us on every step of the
way!
Michael
Ms. Kelsie Huff is no less than a Midwestern American Intangible Cultural Treasure. This kid brings it all and
doesn’t hold back for an instant. She opens us to her tragic past and simultaneously wraps us in the quirky irony
that a bright kid from the working class saw and used to not only survive, but thrive. Got a past with “parent
issues”? This is great “therapy” and, the best deal in Boulder….. only $10.00 per session!!
Boulder Fringe Reviews!
Press on
BRUISER:
"After last year's stellar "Huffs," Chicago's Kelsie
Huff returns with another standout performance. It starts with her stint in Girl Scouts, and ends at a church camp, where
she and her Broadway musical-loving pal are harassed by the beautiful kids. Among the many gems we encounter are Huff's
impressions of her Hostess-delivery-truck-driving Grandma, a visit to the roller rink, and the time she delivered payback
to the (pretty) mean girls. Huff, who I think is a big-time talent, mixes a friendly Midwestern manner with a darker, slap-your-face-funny
edge. They say the best comedy comes from painful places, and Huff is a fearless chronicler of the awkward and the excruciating,
turning it into comic gold." - Mark Collins, The Daily Camera
"Huff animates her 60-mintue solo show with an elastic face and a striking gaze, the irises of
her aquamarine eyes popping from the whites like double exclamation points...wicked sense of timing and knack for surprise."
- Chicago Reader
"This is unflinching, thoughtful, and relentless self-reflection
matched with master storytelling: poignant at times, yet always achingly funny. Huff creates a cast of fully
realized characters who are loveable, quirky, and hateful — sometimes, all three simultaneously." - J. Scott Hill
The People Have Spoken:
Kathryn
We need more Kelsie Huff!
Jo
Amazing! Very funny and such
a pleasure to watch.
DAP
MAN OH MAN...Funny Lady!!
nosretepitak
Very funny
TC
Huh-Larious!
artiste.
funny as all get out. SEE IT.
Roger
wet my pants with delight.
Michael &
Fran
When a brilliant child really pays attention we get a Kelsie Huff. She is a midwestern intangible
cultural asset. Rage on girl, you earned it!!!!!
Emily
If you
want a great, fun and funny night of theatre this one is for you.
Jessica
absolutely, positively, laugh out loud funny! Kelsie is a rock star, but better actually because you can relate to
her! Keep on rockin it out girl! If you miss this show, well then you should kick yourself, several times!!!
Susan
Well written, well acted, simple and funny.
Frank
my face was sore from laughing after seeing this show. also has a really serious
undertone at parts, while still maintaining the humor, which makes it really interesting and all the more relative. i loved
it.
Megan
I really enjoyed it. I definitely identified with a
lot of the stories. :)
mark
really, really funny.
Keith
Kelsie Huff is a hilarious jerk. Go and see the show!
Nalini
Great material, great characters, great timing, great fun & hilarious!
Ed
Smart humor, great energy, and spot-on presentation.
