“The themes stayed with me for weeks, and the accompanying melodies, both beautiful and at times haunting, provide the perfect musical landscape for the story itself. It deserves a lengthy run so people can return to the theatre over and over again to deepen their understanding of how we negotiate masculinity today.”
— Laura Jordan, Parent
“As parents of a young boy examining his own person this show has given him the strength to move through a difficult phase of his own life, and more importantly paved a path for him to walk on throughout his journey of adolescence into adulthood. The show was beautifully scored, choreographed and acted; we cannot recommend Man Up enough for anyone interested in bettering themselves or the community that surrounds us all.”
— Jonathan Hensley, Parent
“I was amazed at the professionalism of everyone involved with Arête. My son grew so much in his music, acting abilities, and stage presence. I am grateful that he was able to be surrounded by genuine people who truly care about him, invested in him, and brought out his best.”
— Beth Corcoran, Parent
“The beauty of Man Up, both in prose and substance, will continue to transcend the physical bounds of the theatre and impact the ways we shape the world through compassion, kindness, and love.”
— Amanda Aurigemma, Mother & Ensemble in the Original Man Up Cast