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One word to describe Heather McMahan: Son I Never Had is "intimate." While we cannot say enough that the comedy act follows the rules of a conversation and not an elocution, meaning that intimacy is a certain part of any ensemble, there is something that goes much further when comedians begin to let go.  They give the audience a glimpse of their trauma, which they present in the way they choose. There are many ways to process grief, and talking about it repeatedly in many ways and situations is one of the most defining ways to cope. That's what Heather McMahan does, and every member of the audience is aware of it. She begins by talking about body image issues and how she became her father's biggest supporter before addressing how she is beginning the journey on her own in the future. But what caught our attention the most was how she related these themes. Director: Jen Zaborowski Writer: Heather McMahan Stars: Heather McMahan, Robin McMahan Typically, in any monologue...