Hold Me Down

Well-balanced and deeply moving. Hold Me Down reaches out to you and captivates you while making you feel safe in the space. The music is beautiful, the choreography is thoughtful, and the dialog is wildly engaging. ... full review

What an incredible show! The artist’s vulnerability and BRAVERY successfully set the stage for a fun, naughty, and absolutely touching story of self discovery (and kink). Beautiful songs and execution. I laughed I cried, I got a lil turned on. It’s EVERYTHING! Highly recommend! ... full review

Jackie brings an honest, playful, and at times self-deprecating history to life in this one-woman musical. Intimately personal, "Hold Me Down" examines trauma in its many forms and sees a young woman face it with vulnerability and humor-in-hindsight. The show's catchy tunes showcase her writing and vocal prowess, while her interaction with the audience and set design creates an intimate and relatable space for everyone. She invites us to learn, as she has, what the role BDSM and kink can play in our lives. As the sole star, Jackie moves seamlessly from one character to another, creating a distinct voice for each that carries us through the story. There are splashes of comedy. There is risk-taking in the exploration of kink. And there a... full review

My overall impression is that it felt raw, honest, and true what Jackie envisioned. It touched in me in ways where I can relate to where she's coming from as someone who's raised by Asian parents too. ... full review

A vulnerable story, and told through bondage, through dramedy! "Through bondage, she found freedom."... full review

HOLD ME DOWN is a wonderful, poignant, and yes - playful! - solo show that captures the nuance, and delicate intersection, of both pain and pleasure, especially for anyone who is mixed and comes from an immigrant family. Vulnerable, yet sweetly serious, HOLD ME DOWN captures Jackie's immensely fascinating journey into rope bondage and how it has both tangled and untangled her mental health struggles. Her immense desire to be held and hold is felt by the audience throughout the piece. Be sure to catch it!... full review

Jackie is an incredible performer, with a show that perfectly balances heart, humor, and consensual kinky fun. I loved all of the different characters she played, from her alter-ego Ava June to her mother, and of course playing herself. Jackie has a genuine nature and soft tenderness that makes you care deeply about her story. And a fantastic singing voice! I loved her original music that really tied together the story, in moments where spoken words just weren't enough. I think this is a show everyone should see - it gives insight into the BDSM world about care and enthusiastic consent that I think everyone should know about! I loved learning more about her through this show. Brava, Jackie!!!... full review