30 April 1975: How We Left

An engaging storyteller with a deep passion and strong ties to the story she's telling is bound to result in a lovely storytelling show like this one. ... full review

Touching, funny, riveting. Vivi had the audience in the palm of her hand from minute one. What a beautiful story told by a writer/performer who keeps you safe in her capable hands. ... full review

A lovely balance of a (very moving) history lesson and Vivi’s personal connection to it. The storytelling was engaging and I wanted to hear more!... full review

An Incredibly beautiful story, told with such joy and humanity. Tears came to my eyes multiple times.... full review

A beautiful story about fleeing Vietnam after the US pulled out. Vivi does a wonderful job of painting a detailed portrait of her family’s history. She’s a fantastic storyteller and I loved the pragmatism in which she told her story. Beyond the horrors of fleeing a collapsing country, there is a beautiful message about the importance of preserving your family history.... full review

Loved this little piece so very much! Such a heartfelt, intriguing story of a very different part of Vietnam than I knew little to nothing about. Vivi's performance was so completely endearing -- leaning into the energy of each of her family members as they encountered roadblock after roadblock but did not break. Very powerful. Left me & everyone I spoke with wanting more.... full review

A moving discovery of her family's traumatic journey fleeing war-torn Vietnam. Vivi did a great job embodying the characters while painting a very historically educational canvas for us to dive into. ... full review

Equal parts educational and emotional, a moving personal journey through the real journeys of two women fleeing their homes on a moment's notice... full review

Powerful and compelling stories (plural!) presented in an engaging manner. We don't often get this perspective of the Vietnamese experience during the war for an American audience. It couldn't be more timely and important.... full review

Deeply personal. Thought provoking. Full of Heart. Vivi chronicles her family’s escape during the fall of Saigon and the power of community and kindness that saved not only her family’s lives, but the lives of thousands of others. ... full review