Family Values

I highly recommend this show to anyone who wants to learn more about family values in Russia. I’m absolutely in love with Dina’s artistry — the way she conveys both tragic and joyful stories through transformation, through beautiful storytelling, and through music. This show had it all.... full review

A fascinating multimedia experience that oscillates between funny and sad. Dina is a captivating performer, perfectly transitioning from a strict schoolteacher to a singer to herself just narrating a story. ... full review

Hi Dina, I attended your performance with my 13-year-old daughter, and we both truly enjoyed it! Everything was wonderful — Your speech, your flawless English, the theme, the way you presented the material, the set design, the staging, the piano playing... You were amazing! It was both funny and moving. It brought back so many memories from our Soviet childhood... the collapse of the Union... Thanks to you, my daughter was also able to feel and connect with that era. At first, she only agreed to come for two reasons: to keep me company and because the performance was in English. But in the end, she said she really liked it... full review

Dina's show takes you on a journey of what life was like growing up in Russia during the collapse of the Soviet Union. Entertaining, educational, funny, and keeps you on your toes! Music, characters, even break dancing! (Yup, you heard that right)!... full review

A genuine, funny, and emotional ride. Great timing, characters, and moments both emotional and entertaining. Dina is a consummate storyteller and a genuinely thoughtful and entertaining performer who takes exquisite care of her audience. Run to this one!... full review

The show that got a log in the eye with a board🥹 and caused a storm of emotions. I plunged into memories of my life from the first seconds. Dina's amazing performance, sarcastic humor, live music and a family atmosphere!... full review

“Family Values” by Dina is a moving and brilliant performance. She sings, she plays piano, and she makes you laugh and tear up...sometimes at the same time. The show masterfully weaves humor and heartbreak, raising powerful questions about both happy and unhappy families. As a Russian, I deeply related. Dina’s vulnerability, wit, and talent shine throughout, and Alina Konon’s direction brings it all together with clarity and heart.... full review

Dina is an effortlessly hilarious and touching performer. A lot of whiplash as we jump between one of her hilarious characters or a hysterical aside and a deeply poignant memory of her family or her life in the former U.S.S.R. This is a rich, deeply compelling and wildly funny show. Add it to your list immediately!... full review

Dina is dynamic performer who weaves a heartfelt tale that never strays too far from joke... full review

Attending FAMILY VALUES was a true revelation for me. The show is sincere, sharp, and incredibly relevant. Dina is not afraid to speak about what hurts her - loss, fear, disappointment, and inner struggle. ... full review