"Haddad commands the stage in this solo show, fully holding his own. He’s flirty and fun, and he shares deep insecurities about opening himself up to a romantic partner. "
Read more

"Haddad and his words do the heavy lifting, conjuring people and places with wizardly skill."
Read more

"...shaped by a radical honesty and almost clinical self-examination..."
Read more

"Hold Me in the Water is romantic, touching and funny, and as the commitment-level conflicts in the relationship arise, we feel genuine concern."
Read more

"Haddad’s artistry lies in his fierce honesty and unsparing introspection."
Read more

"funny, sweet, sad, slight, sometimes sexually graphic story of his first love"
Read more

"Ryan J. Haddad’s new monologue/play has the confessional energy of an overdue catch-up session with a friend whose tendency is to overshare all the details of their recent romantic adventures"
Read more

A reflective solo show that told a painful story in a positive, accessible way.
Read more