REVIEWS
‘COMEDY GOLD! A delightful introduction to live theater for children of any age’ - NJ Arts
ELECTRIFYING! Simply great fun! - Thinking Theatre NYC
STELLAR! A perfect way to spend a Saturday morning - Theatre Beyond Broadway
**** ‘A small, theatrical MIRACLE. It is the joyful essence of interactive kids' entertainment.’ - The Scotsman
‘One of our FAVORITE shows of the summer!’ - NYC Parks Department
photo: Mikiodo
“BONKERS! Show Up, Kids! puts children from from all over the world at the heart of the action!” -The Family Stage, UK
“An hour of wacky improv…that just wouldn’t stop being HILARIOUS.” - The Young-Howze Theater Journal
‘Along with the delights of its wild comedy and interactive experiences, Show Up, Kids! teaches young audiences some valuable lessons about honoring your commitments, expressing your ideas with confidence, and being true to yourself.’ - DC Theater Arts
‘By the end, the kids are dancing, singing, and laughing. It’s a feel-good show. Even parents will leave with a smile – and gratitude to Pete for providing nearly an hour of delightful distraction.’ - FringeReview
★★★★★ 'Marino handles the unpredictability of working with children in an improvised environment with great skill and grace, putting on a fantastic performance.’ - Backstage on the Fringe
‘Marino holds the audience entranced, carefully navigating a controlled chaos of awkward silences, silly bits, appropriately childish humor, and music.’ - No Proscenium, Hollywood
'A one-man whirling dervish of energy, comic timing, physical agility, and out and out hilarity. The kids were absolutely mesmerized.' - The Front Row Center
★★★★ 'Hilarious! Marino knows what kids find funny. A show of this caliber is an opportunity to show up for!' - The Wee Review
‘Usually the kids are just watching things happen, but here kids are actually a part of the show! Pete definitely has a superpower’ -Kids’ News NYC
'A great show, with a mixture of songs, audience participation, crowd-sourced ideas and a quick, witty performance!' - The Edinburgh Reporter
