Pretty Ugly – Camden People’s Theatre
We all wrestle with existential questions, but what makes a performer an artist of those questions is worth experiencing firsthand. Theo Chen’s Pretty Ugly at Camden People’s Theatre is a bold, coming-of-age solo show that captures a personal journey from being a bullied child to a performer who ultimately brings the entire audience onto their feet. It is a daring live memoir blending song and story, even if the emotional resonance doesn't fully reach every corner of the auditorium.
The performance shines brightest in its moments of raw vulnerability—particularly during Theo's realization of what once made him feel "ugly" and his process of letting it go. As a storyteller, Theo possesses a natural grace and physical ease that immediately bridges the gap between performer and spectat...