The Fairy Who Cried Gems

Lily is a gifted writer. It was a joy to be drawn into her world through fairy tale style stories and colorful characters. I loved how the story was told through storybook characters living out her experiences. It was fun, whimsical, relatable and heartfelt. Lily is a powerful storyteller!... full review

I especially the enjoy the theme of writing new stories for the next generation - an improvement on the classic old fairy tales!... full review

Thoughtful and fun, the Fairy Who Cried Gems also has plenty of substance to keep you thinking even after the bows. ... full review

"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