Ophelia's Refrain

A brilliant emotional ride. From the moment I walked in the theater I was brought into a new space as we joined Sheila on her journey. She is an extremely talented performer showing her range as an actress, singer and physical performer/dancer. She was willing to be very raw and vulnerable in stage.... full review

My husband and I saw, heard, inhaled, experienced “Ophelia’s Refrain” on Monday night, June 23rd. It is an intensely autobiographical play/ one-woman show that will stay with us for a very long time: written by Sheila-Joon Azim; acted, sung, cried, mimed, and danced by Sheila-Joon Azim. ... full review

Ophelia's Refrain is the epitome of tearing out one's heart and chucking it right onto the stage like an emotional hand grenade. Conjuring the lake-eyed madness of Shakespeare's Ophelia, Sheila compels the audience to follow her on her journey with no stops along the way. A must see at this year's Hollywood Fringe! ... full review

OPHELIA’S REFRAIN puts Sheila Joon’s light on full display, shining a woman’s free spirit through the shadows of a child’s vulnerability. This show is a wild spirit reaching for belonging, achieving a kind of freedom with yoga’s healing movement and the theatre’s embodiment of emotion. There is a purity in Sheila Joon that she herself may deny but that dances throughout this piece nonetheless.... full review

I found it incredible experience to witness this play. Her talent is off the charts.... full review

I can't stop thinking about this show. Ophelia's Refrain captured me from the jump, and Sheila-Joon kept the audience rapt through the entire show. Using an ayahuasca experience to transport the audience to different moments of her life, Sheila-Joon seamlessly and brilliantly brought us along for a deep, impactful, and healing journey. ... full review

A brilliant memoir, creatively and bravely told.... full review

THIS IS WHAT FRINGE IS FOR! Bold choices and fearless storytelling. ... full review

I’m a sucker for journeys of self discovery and this was a great version of that story. She wove her heart and life together, and I loved the Ophelia thread that ran throughout. It was a great performance. ... full review

A tale weaving through a life of trauma and evolution filled with intense emotions, stories, subjects, and music. Shelia’s stage presense is incredible! ... full review