Hold Me Down

Jackie is an incredible talent! Her show was so fun and engaging to watch. I was really impressed how masterfully she told a story that was both heartbreaking and healing. The set design and costumes were super clever and beautifully crafted.... full review

I was moved by Jackie's courage to share some very difficult topics. The show was informative, raw, uninhibited, and honest. The musical numbers were powerful. The lyrics. Wow. THE LYRICS! She's so talented. I'm so glad that I got to see this show on its closing night. ... full review

I really liked the songs. I wish there were more songs. They reminded me of Encanto. ... full review

I beautiful exploration of not just sexuality, but of overcoming the trauma that holds us back so we can finally find and be who we are. Jackie radiates such joy, it's contagious - even the shyest of audiences will be ready to join in before the show ends.... full review

There's so much love here - and self love! I felt compassion and pathos and empathy. I appreciated the myriad creative touches. What an accomplishment!... full review

What a fun, inspiring and thoughtful show! Jackie delivered a phenomenal, emotional performance. When I first heard about it, I didn’t exactly understand how bondage could heal. My curiosity was satiated. The answers were strategically laid out throughout the immersive storytelling. I learned a lot about BDSM etiquette, mental health disorders, and a general understanding of Jackie’s inner psyche. I loved the transitions between pivotal scenes. The scene with Jackie’s mom berating her got me emotional. Luckily, that scene gets addressed later on. Consequently, I like that the different storylines came full circle towards the end of the show. It provided emotional release and resolution that was necessary to the show. Well done Jackie! ... full review

I laughed, I learned stuff, and I even danced a little! Thank you, Jackie, for sharing this lovely, painful, illuminating journey with us.... full review

A very personal show that provides such a safe, welcoming space. Jackie is unapologetically themselves, and their bubbly energy cannot help but make you smile. This show is a wonderful look at a community that is often misunderstood, and I was left with a new perspective. Bravo! ... full review

Inventive and vulnerable and poetic.... full review

A very vulnerable and brave compilation of poignant moments in a young woman’s life works as a sort of live action therapy session. It feels as though this piece is not just a glimpse into the past of the main character, but an exercise in healing trauma in the present through performance art. A very colorful story with tactile meaningful impact to members of the audience, but told by someone who is still working on how best to deliver and perform her story in the context of the theater.... full review