Thin Blood Memorabilia

I loved it!! Very cool experience with great physical acting and production. ... full review

This show was brilliant and made me cry (in a good way) and laugh and find humor in the unexpected. A story about breaking cycles, finding oneself while reconnecting with family, and a multigenerational discussion of one daughter discovering her mother, grandmother, and matrilineal roots and power in the wake of her mother's death and trip back to her family village. ... full review

There’s a phrase among East Asian women: “We cry tears of blood.” It’s not an exaggeration, but rather a painfully accurate reflection of the lived experiences of women navigating war, immigration, and patriarchal, male-dominated societies. In Thin Blood Memorabilia, Skylar Shen takes that generational grief and transforms it—through astonishing creativity—into something achingly modern, visually stunning, and emotionally hypnotic. Every element of this piece is meticulously crafted. From the movement of a single finger to the placement of each prop, nothing feels accidental. The use of red—red apples, a red telephone, a red tablecloth—beautifully connects the past to the present, symbolizing memory, pain, and longing. Even the projection... full review

I am blown away by this show and the performance. The show does a great job of capturing your attention and tightly holding onto it for the whole show. Only halfway in and I was already crying but also laughing and and everything in between. This is such an important story about generational curses, about being a woman, about being a daughter, about being a mother, being Asian, and being an immigrant all at once, and I feel like each experience is so carefully respected. Especially in the unprecedented times we are living in, these very human stories are so valuable and important to tell and to see. I hope there’s an opportunity for a wider audience to see this someday soon! ... full review

A deeply moving and fascinating exploration of generations of women, through a variety of lenses and cultural themes, lead by a powerhouse solo performance ! ... full review

EXCELLENT - has my absolute recommendation. Truly considered, original theatre. ... full review