What I liked
Valerie’s will, unbreakable spirit, and determination are contagious throughout her performance. We want her to get everything she imagines and deserves. Go see this show. Support Black women in telling stories. Support a woman who is reclaiming her voice and refuses to let anyone control her story. Go support theatre that creates a space where we can unite as a community and heal pieces of ourselves.
LAFPI FRINGE FEMME CHECK-IN
https://lafpi.com/2024/06/fringefemmes-check-ins-who-in-the-world-is-valerie-lacy/
What I didn't like
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My overall impression
Valerie takes us on an emotional journey that will have you gasping in shock and shake you to your core. We root for and follow this curious, beautiful young girl as she develops a crush, falls in love, gets pregnant, and marries her childhood sweetheart. One minute, we’re laughing out loud with her and listening to her beautiful voice, which makes you feel she is catching a distant memory or reconstructing her future. It feels good to celebrate this young couple in love who are raising a child together. It’s not until Valerie’s voice becomes distorted and her body morphs that we realize the relationship has morphed into an abusive and dire situation. Valerie’s will, unbreakable spirit and determination are contagious throughout her performance. We want her to get everything she imagines and deserves. Go see this show. Go support Black women telling stories. Go support a woman who is reclaiming her voice and refuses to let anyone control her story. Go support theatre, which creates a space where we can come together as a community and heal pieces of ourselves.
