The Fairy Who Cried Gems

"The Fairy Who Cried Gems" is a well-written show that's supported by a strong performance from Lily, and does a great job of showcasing her talents.... full review

Beautiful storytelling and wonderful energy! ... full review

Lily is such a beautiful writer. And now I know she is a fantastic performer too. Add to the mix, Simmy’s directorial chutzpah and you have a winner called, The Fairy who Cried Gems. Lily took three stories of desi childhood and transported them to a magic real setting complete with fairies, talking fishes, and an enchanted bakery. And together, we cried gems, baked some yummy desserts, and swam our way to a record number of aquatic glory. In other words, a rather fun evening in the theatre. But, Lily also understands desi politics, a little too well perhaps. And therefore, don’t think that this piece was just a fairy tale reminiscing bygone childhood. It deftly swam in and out of the political reality of being a South Asian young person in ... full review

The Fairy Who Cried Gems is such an impressive show! The writing, directing, and performance were equally top notch. I loved the originality in the script and the commitment to bringing the magic to life on stage!... full review

The writing is absolutely spectacular and Lily does a splendid job of bringing her words to life, weaving tales together that anyone would be lucky to receive. The final moment was incredibly poignant and deftly tied the story together. Kudos to the director as well!... full review

A ride through one woman's unique and exciting imagination that builds to surprisingly emotional catharses. ... full review

Lily is a force. A marvelous storyteller with heart and humor. A complex story of identity, womanhood and the stories that shape us. Mixing personal stories from her own life and struggles paired with stories from other Desi-American women creates this blend of voices to create a beautiful show. ... full review

This is a beautiful and thoughtful exploration of identity, culture, and tradition through storytelling. You don't have to be an immigrant or the descendant of immigrants to appreciate this show. Definitely worth your time.... full review

The show is fabulous. It has a wonderful blend of fantasy and reality, with humor and drama. The message is deeply personal to the creator Lily, and easily resonates with its audience. ... full review

Here's the thing, this woman is a courageous actress. This story is personal, the audience senses that from the beginning. And Abha takes us by the hand as she introduces us to one character after the other in a playful, empathetic and human way. She helps remind us that everyone has a story, we're all around the campfire sharing, and it's important that we never let go of them. ... full review