Family Values

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

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

Exploring Post-Soviet Russia through the eyes of Dina, in her one-women show Family Values, was a whirlwind of honest-tragedy-meets-comedy moments. The honesty, which could be seen on her face, tears, and pauses, is set against backdrop of a newly emerging state, and yet, she has managed to have the right timing to engage in the humor of human fallacies. Check it out, it will be funny, and tragic, and maybe at the same time. ... full review

Great show! ... full review

I didn’t realize I could cycle through so many emotions in such a short time. Captivating performance … I didn’t know what to expect and was truly blown away!... full review

I loved this show. Dina is an extremely gifted performer. Her show made me laugh but was also very moving. Her story is personal and very relatable at the same time. I loved the various elements she incorporated into the show and it all flowed seamlessly. I found myself thinking about it way after curtain call. Just a beautifully executed show. Brava!!! Well done!... full review