written and performed by Bob Brader
directed and developed by Suzanne Bachner
“Very much a hit…Bachner’s direction is flawless…I
highly recommend this piece.”
-Duncan Pflaster, BroadwayWorld.com
“A brilliant actor, a defiant writer, an
extraordinary story.”
-Marta Szabo, author of The Guru Looked Good
"THE ONE"
By James Reaney, The London Free Press
"Brader is a wonderful story teller"
-Kate Watson, The Coast
"Eighty minutes of brilliance!"
★★★★ 4/4stars
-Donald D'Haene The Beat Arts in London
"A masterful childhood memoir that can take a hairpin
turn from joyful to chilling without missing a beat"
-Stephen Cooke, The Chronical Herald
"Down to earth masterful storytelling!"
★★★★ 4/4stars
-Mark Killeen, The Beat Arts in London
“Brader’s confident, candid storytelling manner
and his vivid, earnest writing keep us compelled
throughout...a gripping, elegantly conceived event"
-Martin Denton, NYTheatre.com
“Bob Brader keeps the audience at their knees with an
engaging knack for storytelling adorned with smart
humor and a shattering kind of sadness that will linger in
the mind.”
-Naneh Israelyan, OffOffBway.com
“An unforgettable story"
-Kristin Skye Hoffman, NYTheatre.com
“A brilliant one man show"
-Jeff Goodman, “Two On The Aisle”, Time Warner Cable
★★★★★ "In Brader's talented, sensitive, caring hands SPITTING IN
THE FACE OF THE DEVIL is as compelling and engrossing as it is devastating
and unforgettable....genius…I cannot recommend this show too highly.”
- Louis Hobson, XL 103FM and the Calgary Sun
★★★★★ “Brader keeps the audience mesmerized
with his dark comic relief.”
- Emily Wessel, UPTOWN, Winnipeg
★★★★ “Unforgettable!”
- Carolin Vesely, Winnipeg Free Press
★★★★ “Brader is a talented actor and gifted storyteller.
He's one of those performers who can morph effortlessly into
another character and make them come alive in a single line of
dialogue...spellbinding!”
- Stephen Hunt, Calgary Herald
"Brader's high energy performance and
gripping story will wow you.  SEE IT"
- Jessica Goldman, APPLAUSE! METER, Calgary
"It knocked me right out of my seat...a solo show by the energy ball known
as Bob Brader...a polished, expertly written piece of theatre...absolutely
enthralling, it’s Brader’s performance that makes this show so brilliant.  The
show is a triumph. And I never say shit like that."
—Jason Schreurs, Culture Vulture Victoria
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