This is Water

Relevant and thought-provoking, This is Water is a beautiful and gentle exploration of one's family history. ... full review

Watching someone model the process of exploring their family history inspired me. If we want any hope of escaping the repetitions of history, we need to know our history, and this performance makes that personal. Putting family, local, national, and world history on a timeline together made for a fascinating, moving revelation! ... full review

An artist at work! This is someone who was called to speak about the injustices committed against those without privileges she has. Brave; bold; fearless and relentless in her pursuit of the truth. Iam so glad that I got to see this!... full review

This is Water, Rain Perry’s reckoning with her family's and our country's history of race and racism, is a journey of discovery that is more than a one-woman show. Nuanced and thought-provoking, this multimedia exploration combines personal reflections, family photos, meticulously researched historical documents, and original music. This is Water is a poignant and beautiful show so timely in the world we live in. Can't wait to see more from Rain Perry and her collaborators. ... full review

This show was what we're all looking for: some TRUTH. Our world is awash in so much ridiculous UNTRUTH, but Rain Perry brought the goods. Well researched and presented in clear, simple language, and a playful tone. It took us all to school, in the best kind of way. Our leaders have us way off the road, in a ditch. Listen, learn and then DO SOMETHING. ... full review

This is a show of surprising depths -- even the writer/performer/singer Rain Perry admits that her first version of this story, her record of the same name, didn't prepare her for what she would discover about her family, herself, and her inheritance of whiteness in the course of diving into the creation of this show, which includes live music as well as Rain's journey.... full review

Rain invited us into her creative space and was vulnerable in sharing her personal family history with oppressive American history at the intersections of race.... full review

Went last night and had a great time! The message was strong and I learned a lot about her experiences and revelations!! Helped spark some great conversations with my friends and family too!... full review

This show breathes life into history and makes it more personal. Very relevant to the current times. A must-see for everyone who has been paying attention to what's been going on in our country over the last several years.... full review

A heartfelt piece that was personal and brave!... full review