"Where Y'All From?"

Yelba successfully keeps the attention of the audience for the entirety of the show, while playing all the characters herself. This thoughtfully written play takes the viewer through the different stages of Yelba's life by weaving the story of her family's American Dream with her own journey. ... full review

Deeply personal story that is expertly told with heart and wisdom.... full review

A brilliant first person account of the trauma and adversaty of immigrating to the United States in. Relatable and haunting. The use of several characters and voices showcased her unique voice and observations of what was happening in the U.S. in the 1980's to the present. She was dazzling to watch.... full review

One woman's heartfelt story of how her immigrant parents came to America. ... full review

A fascinating look into what it means to identify in many different ways through many different cultures and perspectives. The statistics alone are extremely incredible to understand. Ultimately, Where Y'all From? asks the question "where are you from?", and often, we make judgments based on those we meet without actually asking them what their story is -- and this show proves that we need to listen to each other and allow us, as humans, to accept all walks of life -- and more importantly, accept others' stories of upbringing and cultural heritage -- and know that we should give voice to those who have their own story. We should not create that story for them -- we need to recognize and value the story we are told -- and where we're all from... full review

Very entertaining and well-told story. Yelba brings lots of energy and passion to the stage. Highly recommend.... full review

Yelba combined a very important subject with her own family's story. She did this in an interesting and informative way, and using humor at times. This made the story flow seamlessly. Loved her enthusiasm and desire to inform weaved in with her own personal experiences.... full review

This story was beautifully told. Fantastic! Yelba is a talented artist sharing a gripping story that everyone needs to hear.The pace was great. Emotional! I loved it! See this show.... full review

This true life story is moving, entertaining, and thought-provoking. Yelba draws you in with her amazing energy and keeps you engaged with her character work. Chef’s kiss! See this show. ... full review