Stardom and Struggle: Maria Sara’s Honest Journey to the Spotlight
In her energetic one-person show How to Become a Movie Star, Maria Sara takes the audience through a deeply personal, often humorous, and touching ride through the decades of her life — from childhood dreams to the tough-knocks realities of chasing stardom. Within 50 minutes, Maria’s energy and sincerity own the stage as she glides easily through the decades of her life to demonstrate how each decade impacted her resolve and tenacity.
The show is not just one of celebrity; it’s a tribute to perseverance. Maria unveils the challenges, setbacks, and emotional price of chasing a dream, providing an insight into the unseen strife behind every victory. Her admiration for her hero, Gabriel Burns, is a unifying thread throughout, as she tries to emulate him while creating her own path.
What makes the show so engaging is Maria’s wit and storytelling style — raw, honest, and brimming with moments that richly resonate in anyone who has dared to dream big. A moving reminder that every star carries a story of grit, vulnerability, and unrelenting hope. A tour-de-force solo performance not to be missed.
How to Become a Movie Star , Runs until 23rd August at Space@Surgeons hall with tickets available at https://www.edfringe.com/tickets/venues/thespace-surgeons-hall
Reviewer: Saira Kunjuvalappil (Saira ks)
Reviewed: 2nd August 2025
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