Confessions of a Mormon Boy Review

[_just me]

I was lucky enough to have a friend take me to see Confessions of a Mormon Boy a few weeks ago. I really enjoyed the show and meeting Steven Fales after the performance. It was a small, intimate theater and there were about 2 dozen of us there for the matinee.

The great part about watching a one man show in a small theater with only a couple dozen audience members is the interaction. At one point in the play some spittle went flying and Steven actually leaned over and asked, "Did I get you?" to the audience! There were a few little moments like that that made it all the more enjoyable for me.

In Confessions of a Mormon Boy Steven lays his soul bare for all to see. I am amazed at his talent and courage. I am in awe of his humanness. I am grateful he is around to share it with all of the world.

His is a story of growing up in the LDS church as a gay man. He tell the story with humor, honesty and generosity. The play focuses mostly on his adult life, college, his marriage to Emily Pearson and excommunication from the church. He also is breathtakingly honest in his reflection of his time as a male escort and decent into addiction.

I purchased the companion book on Amazon and read it yesterday. Again, I laughed and cried as I took the journey with Steven. The story ends with such beautiful hope. Hope that I share.

You don't have to be gay to connect with this play or the book. The book is 120 pages and contains the play in its more current form, the original form, plus extras.

I find myself inspires and energized by this wonderful man and the story he tells. I highly recommend the play and the book.

Confessions of a Mormon Boy

Steven Fales Website