What I liked
Execution was almost seamless. I was engaged from the beginning to end; I did not feel bored or ever had to check my watch. The message was clear and rather digestible for all sorts of audiences. Mayuri’s vocal projection and movements are loud, clear, and easy to understand- which is important for accessibility. It is clear that she has kept all of these elements in mind to make sure that people can enjoy her show.
What I didn't like
The lighting and multi-media projection was slightly off during a segment of the show, which was a bit distracting, but not too noticeable. The logistic and technical elements of the show may need to be fine-tuned just a bit (a larger venue and more funds would really help with this); otherwise, it was very well done.
My overall impression
I believe that everyone should go watch this show. Mayuri Bhandari has done a brilliant job with executing and delivering her first-ever one-woman show. She combines her incredible talent in dance, poetry, and performance skill to bring an extremely effective message across in an entertaining, funny, and informative way. I myself have felt that I’ve learned more about the world and have taken something beautiful back with me. You can tell the amount of effort that she’s put into the show- yet at the same time, her performance seems effortless and easy to follow.
This is the best show I’ve seen at the Zephyr Theatre, and the best show that I’ve seen in general. Special shoutout to Neel Agrawal, the brilliant musician who was in tune with every step of Mayuri’s performance.
