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Paper Flowers

Dramatic Theatre · Way Too Loud Productions · Ages 13+ · 70 mins · United States of America

Content Warning World Premiere
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Review by SARA HEBERT

June 21, 2026 certified reviewer

What I liked

Miley Yamamoto as Nanami Nishiyama and Miya Kodama as Keiko Nishiyama are stunning mirrors as a younger and mature version of the same character. Their physical performances make the play such a surprising portrayal of generational trauma and connection I hadn’t seen before. Very original and thoughtful.

What I didn't like

I was surprised by the split stage – quite fun and exciting as a viewer but I didn’t realize how much context was being provided by the projected images. I should have paid closer attention!

My overall impression

An incredible piece of writing with a cast that delivers a thoughtful and nuanced performance. I wept during a monologue and got choked up seeing characters navigate injustice and personal relationships with layers of complexity.

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