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TABATHA MYERS
certified reviewer
June 15, 2025
My Tiger was a beautiful journey through what it's like growing up as a mixed-race person in the U.S. Honest and hilarious and gut-wrenching at times, in the best way....
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RYAN LISMAN
certified reviewer
June 15, 2025
A wonderful exploration of identity in a complex, holistic manner. I'm appreciative of the many powerful perspectives and insights that were illuminated throughout this entire play. The cast is filled with talented, vibrant performers who add richness to every scene of the play. I highly recommend this!...
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ALEXANDRIA PRESO
certified reviewer
June 11, 2025
A must see!!! Preston kicks this show off with a bang and it keeps getting better from there. A poignant piece on growing up Asian American, with humor that appeals to all. Go ASAP!...
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DANIEL SHAR
certified reviewer
June 09, 2025
I really enjoyed this grounded and raw glimpse into Dee's life. It was patient, nuanced, unapologetic, and authentic, with several great moments of levity. ...
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JESSICA MELE
certified reviewer
June 10, 2025
Strong ensemble piece about growing up asian - and mixed-race - in rural America. It's often challenging, and always honest....
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CHRIS CHYUN
certified reviewer
June 11, 2025
My Tiger resonated deeply with me as an Asian American. It brought to the surface things I’ve rarely dared to say out loud, experiences that are personal, but shared by so many in our community.
One moment in the play that struck me was when Didi, is asked, "Where are you from?" by a white person, a question I, and many other Asians in America, have heard too often. Despite living here most of my life, I still struggle to answer it. I’m never quite sure what the person really means, or why they’re asking. Is it curiosity? Is it something else? And why does it feel like the question itself pushes me further from belonging?
The play also captures how easily acceptance can turn into rejection. Didi gets along just fine with his white peer...
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JAMES FERRERO
certified reviewer
June 09, 2025
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Life story ·
drama
An important piece about an experience that is not usually portrayed, "My Tiger" tells the story of Didi, a mixed-race boy growing up in the suburbs of Philadelphia. Unflinching, honest, and surprisingly funny at times, "My Tiger" is a slice of life that isn't here to provide answers, but rather questions to think about. ...
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ALON DINA
stage takes
certified reviewer
June 09, 2025
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culture ·
one man show
An honest and unique approach to storytelling. Dionysus took the concept of a one-man show to another level with this project. In this production, Didi tells us of the experience of growing up as a mixed race boy in the U.S in the early 1990s and how that shapes him to who he is today. Throughout the show, he comes out to share context, pieces from a memory, and then has actors live them out through a series of vignettes. This is an insightful and enjoyable show. ...
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EDWARD HONG
the nerds of color
certified reviewer
June 19, 2025
An amusing yet uneven meta autobiographical play about being a mixed Asian....
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