SECRET IDENTITY CRISIS

Insightful and thought provoking. A unique look at life growing up as an Asian in American and the affect of the medias portrayal of them ... full review

Loved it! ... full review

Imaginative, creative, unique, funny, compelling. Paul's one-man show is a combination of personal experiences and cultural and societal relevance that brings to light the struggles of people of color, particularly Asian-Americans. Through the lens of multiple characters and their aliases, he offers different perspectives on the prejudices this ethnicity has been met with for generations. Paul's thoughtful research shines through his passionate performance. I highly recommend this show!... full review

He did a fantastic job of putting together and executing a one-man show with the few resources he had!... full review

Paul shines a huge light on discrimination against Asian Americans in the U.S. His piece is exactly what I love in theatre -- the opportunity to be entertained, while opening my mind up to something I had never considered before. Paul does that in the most inventive, brave way. I'll take him as my superhero any day. Well done!!!... full review

Outstanding! I was really moved by Paul Yen's Secret Identity Crisis, from the depth and complexity of the stories and themes to Paul's brilliant performance. Even as an American of mixed Asian ethnicity, I have to admit that prior to seeing SIC, I frankly was not very sensitive or sympathetic to the prejudice faced by Asian-Americans in pop culture and the entertainment industry. I also had not anticipated how deeply personal and engaging this production would be, and I think that is what I found so compelling. Paul's honesty in revealing his insecurities, self-doubt, shame and anger in the process of forging his own identity makes SIC beautifully thought provoking and emotionally rewarding. The way in which Paul weaves his own personal ... full review

Relatable, funny, and fresh... full review

Clever "re-imagining" of comic heroes, while bringing forward the struggles of Asian-Americans and their national identity in the United States.... full review

Paul's message was insightful and passionate. And his performance was genuine and from the heart. I loved how the characters were weaved into his life experiences and it spoke into my own life as well. So good!... full review

I found the play to be very entertaining to watch. Paul put on a wonderful show. I would watch it again.... full review