Paper Flowers

Paper Flowers was riveting, poignant, and terribly of the moment. The cast was fantastic, and the way the writer/director wove together the stories of the main characters was elegant and deft. The quote, "Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it" could be used very well as a logline for this play. Luckily, instead of descending into despair, it acts as a call to action, with optimism for the future. ... full review

Just outstanding. One of the best Fringe shows I’ve ever seen. Beautifully paced, funny, poignant, absolutely “of today” without being in your face. Well done!... full review

A really compelling story about finding the courage to be loud in the face of oppression. Miley Yamamoto and the rest of the cast are beautifully vulnerable and stirring. ... full review

The show was incredibly moving. The cast and original writing both knocked it out of the park. It's demonstration of solidarity but also Nanamei's had me feeling so much. This is the type of play that's staying with me.... full review

Thought provoking and illuminating. This play depicts a multifaceted American story about surviving U.S. sanctioned racial discrimination, confronting past trauma, finding coalition, and raising one's voice to speak up against injustice. As a Japanese American woman myself I am constantly looking for artists who are willing to tell Internment stories. It is a part of history that is so rarely told and Paper Flowers is not just any Internment story. It digs so much deeper. It succeeds in doing what most civil rights stories are missing. Paper Flowers explores the intersectional way in which marginalized groups face discrimination and the intersectional way marginalized groups can fight their injustice. It is a must watch for everyone. ... full review

Go See This Show! What a striking story. The writing and acting brought to life two time periods in a family's life, times that resonate with much happening right now. ... full review

Wow wow wow! This play is an incredibly moving piece and the message of hope we are so desperately seeking right now. A wonderful reminder of racial intersectionality that is relevant and much-needed. Very personal to the writer/director and beautifully done with care. You will be so glad you saw this!... full review

An absolute stunner of a show. A heart wrenching but beautiful story about family history and standing up for what is right. Taking place under the looming shadow of both the Vietnam war and Japanese interment camps, Alli challenges the audience to question if they themselves are on the right side of history. This is a must see show and everyone involved should be immensely proud of what they put on stage.... full review

OMG. This was such a great show! The story line is beautiful, the cast members are strong. There were no bad actors on stage. They were all so good in their roles and convey the exact conflicts that the writer wants to convey. At the surface this appears to be just a love story between two teenagers. However, its contents revealed racial injustice, economic inequality, lack of freedom out of fear for certain ethnic group, and generational pains.... full review

PAPER FLOWERS is a must-see! A genuinely fantastic story of love, family, and injustice, rooted in a woman's story of finding her voice. The show crosses generations and speaks to the state of the world today seamlessly, with wonderful characters that easily make you root for them in seconds. The acting here is fantastically on point, and the messaging couldn't be told better or more seamlessly with the characters' stories. ... full review