My First Miracle - Adventures in Bipolar Disorder

“My First Miracle” is a gem. The writing, the delivery, the humor are all stellar. Bennet takes us on a journey through the highs, lows and middle ground of bi-polar disorder without flagging for a moment.”

Linda Ayres-Frederick - Bay Area Theatre Critics Circle

“Fast paced, alternately funny and heartbreaking”

Alicia Frost - Nugget Fringe Review

I’ve felt guilty when I felt angry or annoyed at Bipolar friends. I was intrigued by their telling of what mania was like. And empathized with their fears of not being creative or feeling lifeless on meds. What is it like to live with a gift that is a double edged sword? Bennet Caffee gives us the highs and lows. He shows us him being annoying and knowing he’s been annoying but unable to stop. He shows us the extreme aliveness of being connected to everyone and, is it too much? I laughed at moments where I was the only one laughing. At things some people would label “mean”. I appreciated that he showed himself warts and all. When a person is authentic they’re doing so regardless of the pressure to act otherwise. I didn’t feel Bennet Caffee was being vulnerable on stage. I felt he was being

authentic.

Denise Dee - San Francisco Fringe Festival