"The Mermaid Who Learned How to Fly"

One of the biggest and loveliest surprises at Fringe this year. A vibrant and vivid performance. Read the official review: http://giaonthemove.com/2014/06/16/fringe-up-the-mermaid-who-learned-how-to-fly/... full review

Kyla absolutely inhabited each of the characters she portrayed. She was just stellar and her energy is boundless. I was wrapped up in every moment of the story; never losing interest. I heartily recommend that anyone pursuing a dream, see "The Mermaid Who Learned How to Fly." it will renew your faith in your own human spirit. ... full review

KYLA GARCIA IS THE MERMAID WHO LEARNED HOW TO FLY!!! WHAT AN AMAZING PERFORMANCE, STORY, POEM, HEARTBREAKING, INSPIRATIONAL MAGICAL RIDE. I FLEW 3,000 MILES TO SEE A ONE WOMAN SHOW AND WAS INTRIGUINGLY TAKEN BY SURPRISE WHEN I WAS WELCOME TO A WORLD OF MAKE BELIEVE AND REALITY ALL INTERTWINED IN A FASCINATING TALE OF DREAMS, LOVE, DESPAIR AMUSEMENT AND IMAGINATION! SO VERY THANKFUL THAT I WITNESS THIS RAW PIECE OF TALENT IN MY LIFETIME. ... full review

Kyla Garcia's exuberence and energy palpably fill the space in this one woman show about a young woman coming of age in love. Through fairy godmother plot devices, dance, and structured scenes, she takes us through the late teens and early twenties of a woman's navigation through high school and college, the two great loves of her young life, and the writing that holds her together. What the piece lacks in structure and production is made up for in enthusiasm, for it is the actress herself that we are charmed by. ... full review

The performance was outstanding and was very well written! Extremely inspiring, I laughed I cried and I would totally see it again, I absolutely loved it! ... full review

Kyla Garcia's The Mermaid Who Learned To Fly is a one-woman show that’s part autobiography, part fairy tale and part performance art. It tells the tail (sic) of Victoria Valentin, a starry eyed dreamer who yearns to be a writer. Garcia, who both writes and performs, is a delight. As she reenacts scenes from her past, characters she met along the way come to life: a brash but insightful New Jersey psychic; a not-so-insightful therapist; and even both of her lovers. Garcia's comic timing is flawless, as are her acting chops. Her mother’s grief becomes as palpable as the tears steaming down her face. Victoria’s story is co-narrated by her Fairy, whose “heartbeat is tied to one human dreamer.” What her fairy encourages us to shout out mid-perfor... full review

What an outstanding & bold-one-woman show of force!! Kyla Garcia's fierce enthusiasm, sharp-focused, quick-witted, multi-character orchestration in a delightfully told real-life fiery tale, super-fun-touching experience that takes the audience on a ride... Epically talented, funny, engaging, emotionally-charged, completely unabashed & fearless! Ms. Garcia's delivers a memorable performance that clearly garnishes massive appeal for this years's Hollywood Fringe Festival... The Mermaid Who Learned to Fly is must-see showcase of an international star in the making - A sure sell-out show every night so get your tickets now... Kyla Garcia is AMAZING!... full review

Inspired, amazing, fantastical, breathtaking, beautiful! This story takes you on this roller coaster of an emotional ride, but I always felt safe in Kyla's very gifted hands. She soars throughout the entire piece, and lucky for us, we get to come along for the magnificent ride! ... full review

Kyla Garcia captivated me, not only as an outstanding actress, writer and performer, but more over as a phenomenal woman! The Mermaid Who Learned How To Fly showcases Kyla's exceptional talent, but what really drew me to Kyla was her energy and enthusaism when I met her at another actor's show. Her support and wholehearted goodness is profoundly evident when you are in her presence. I AM....inJOY for being a witness to all her gifts! Juli K. from Boca Raton, FL ... full review

Kyla Garcia is sheer genius manifest. Brilliant, Funny, heartbreaking, beautiful. I was enthralled from the first second, and taken on a wonderful journey so far beyond what I imagined, that I was transfixed from the very first second. Kyla is Beautiful, and her story telling capability is incredible! Each character so cleverly realized that she shifts back and forth seamlessly. We are NEVER in doubt for a single second of who she is at any moment. It is one of the best one-person shows I've EVER seen. EVER. We were all on our feet before the lights even came back up. I really felt blessed to experience this work. I wept with joy. Kyla is simply amazing! GO SEE THIS SHOW before its gone! Tim Powell Man's Dominion Pa... full review