The reviews are in…
Advance Praise for "Fried Clams With Bellies"
Roz Browne's "Fried Clams With Bellies" is a raucous romp chronicling her
childhood days from digging for clams on the Boston shoreline to her crazy
teenage years hanging in the city's juke joints---populated with nefarious
and unforgettable characters--- to her poignant encounters with Australian
aborigines and South African apartheid.
With wit and wisdom, Roz Browne transforms herself into her younger self,
her sometimes overbearing mother, nosy siblings, fight-picking classmates,
roller-skating husband-to-be and know-it-all co-workers, all without the
advantage of costumes or set changes---she simply uses her words to paint
pictures in your mind. A hand on the hip, an arched eyebrow and
finger-popping off-key singing all convey her message.
Although the stories are specific to Roz's Roxbury neighborhood of Boston,
the work transcends geography. Her themes of love, family and acceptance are
universally embraceable. The show's title reflects this singular truth about
the human experience: Although clam bellies, and people, may not look
appealing on the outside, good can still be found on the inside.
Los Angeles
Preview audience
Hey Roz,
Your show was hilarious! I cracked up from the opening through the end. It reminded me so much of growing up in Boston, everything from the Stop and Shop on Blue Hill Avenue to the Sugar Shack and Combat Zone. Even though I got a lot of the "inside jokes" because I grew up in Boston, the material was so universal that my husband Dion laughed throughout.
All the best with your upcoming performances! Rock .... Steady! er, I mean, Rox .... bury!
Karima
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ROZ! "FRIED CLAMS WITH BELLIES" was great! I have to hand it to you Girl!
You have taken it to another level! I even enjoyed your performance better
than the Chris Rock/Bernie Mac movie I saw last night! Within the first 10
minutes of your performance, I loved it! I was wide awake! and was smiling
hard! I am so proud of you, and I love the way Thomas supports you and takes
charge to make sure everything goes smoothly. A real man he is. He
definitely should be put on the payroll! You guys are great.
With Love .... Vickie and David Valdez:)
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OH, MISS RIZ THAT WAS A VERY WONDERFUL AFTERNOON I ENJOYED THE PERFORMANCE I LAUGHED MY HEAD OFF AND DANNY AND HIS WIFE SAT NEXT TO ROXY AND MYSELF THEY HAD NOTHING BUT KUDO'S FOR THE SHOW CONGRATS BABE KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK AND WHEN YOU GET THE TV SHOW I'M DOWN FOR THE FOOD PERHAPS!!!???? (SMILE) I remember you sharing those stories with me years ago.....AND I LAUGHED THEN ALMOST AS MUCH ....FUNNY THEN AND HALARIOUSLY FUNNY NOW ... NICE WORK ROZ.....LOVE TONY
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Hello Roz:
I finally got a chance to experience a wonderful one dynamic WOMEN show !!!
My wife and I , had a great time laughing about your life. Thanks for
sharing and we are encouraging our friends to check out your show. Very
entertaining.
Daniel and Linda - friends of Tony Martin
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Hey Roz,
I loved your show! You are too crazy and had me cracking up laughing. Sorry
I didn't get to see you afterward, but had to jet out and do some damage
control in my dramatic life..... you know how that is! Anyway, keep me
posted on all your upcoming shows. I love seeing you in action and will
bring some friends along next time, too.
Que'Ron
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