30 April 1975: How We Left

Heartfelt, and humorous. Vivi Thai did a great job giving the audience the background and the travel log of how her families escaped Vietnam as the communist regime successfully extended its grip to the southern half of the country on April 30, 1975. Her audience definitely wants to know more of her story. She should develop this 30 minutes teaser into a complete history of the trials and tribulations her families faced and overcame.... full review

For such a short show it really made an impact. What a powerful story that we all need to hear. ... full review

Wobderful! Authentic and moving.... full review

Excellent engaging story and presentation. Very important topic for today’s times. ... full review

Wow, what a big impact for such a short piece! Vivi Thai invites the audience into a vivid and moving story so quickly. She moves effortlessly between sharing historical events and playing members of her family of all ages while sharing the moving story of her family on April 30th 1975. I cannot wait to see more of this story!... full review

An emotional ride - with notes of humor and poignant, heartfelt moments through the playwright’s family’s great escape from Communist Vietnam.... full review

A fascinating Vietnamese refugee story from the performer Vivi Thai's family that while it leans a bit too hard into the historical presentation aspect for the first half, it is the second half of this 25 minute solo show that reveals the wonderful potential for the full length version to which Vivi Thai wishes to create.... full review

If you are going to see one solo show this fringe this is the one. This is such a timely and immensely powerful show. Vivi is a powerhouse of a storyteller and performer. These are the kinds of stories that need larger platforms. These are the stories that need telling. ... full review