Convenience

The play was raw, surreal, and powerful in its honesty. From the moment I entered the space I felt uncomfortable and curious, as Janya’s stage bled out into the audience seats. Through the journey of the play, I felt like I was diving deeper into her mind without even moving a muscle, and peculiarly enough I was pleasantly disarmed through her subtle comedy, and comforted by the moments of relatability to her story. The bizarre set seemlessly evolved into such a comfortable yet brutally vulnerable space, all due to the magic with which Janya was able to draw me in. This was a brilliant theatre experience, and I wish I had the opportunity to experience it again!... full review

The show was so different from any show I have seen this year. It was refreshing to see something so honest and vulnerable in such a creative way. Beyond that it was also beautifully written with parts that were interactive, which made the play and the topic so much richer in what it said. It was not a straight up play which I love because it makes you think after it is over.... full review

What an incredible experience! We were utterly immersed in the author's mind, exploring the complexities of self-perception, the world, and one's position within it. It was a fascinating myriad of introspective and insightful musings. Intimate and intelligent, the performance generously revealed thoughts, fears, feelings, darkest corners, and brightest hopes. Truly outstanding!... full review

My very first thought was: Bold, bold, bold! It takes serious guts to do a show like this. Janya is mesmerizing to watch and she had me from beginning to end. At first glance: We begin with a slumped over Janya on a couch unassumingly peering into the abyss. Whirlpools of conflicting strands of yarn are strewn across the floor like transmutation circles, messy and beautifully complex--a chaos of artifacts scattered throughout the stage as if we're witnessing the aftermath of a storm. As we try to make sense of this manifestation of the subconscious lay bare for everyone to see--it is this unique alchemy that draws us in and allows us to enter 'her world." And it is in this unique and special place where we learn who we are and what role ... full review

Overall, I loved the tone and atmosphere! There was great imagery. Although the staging was simple, it still felt dynamic because Janya creatively used every square inch possible. For instance, using some of the set dressing to create a “prison” for her character. I just thought that was really smart! The entire piece was smart and creative! ... full review

A beautiful yet haunting story of mental health anguish…performed in a way to make the audience hopefully get a captivating peak into the complexity of mental health …a brave and important performancev... full review

Janya is an incredibly creative artist. I applaud her vulnerability and expansive mind! The acting in this piece was top notch. I felt fully immersed in a liminal space with her.... full review

This show was the most aesthetic and thought-provoking one-person show I’ve seen in this season of Fringe so far. That being said, this artful piece shared many words that are noteworthy and call attention to the state of being perceived, confronting contradictions, and dealing with inner demons. One of the lines that resonated was that we settle with assumptions. What a mesmerizing performance of the personification of intrusive thoughts. ... full review

Janya is beautiful with stage presence in spades. I enjoyed seeing her dive into her psychosis with vulnerability and bravery.... full review

Immersive, intellectually stimulating experience worth multiple viewings... full review