Naturally Tan

tanya thomas · Ages 16+ · United States of America

one person show
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ANONYMOUS certified reviewer August 25, 2021
Beautifully written, flawlessly performed and powerful. Authentic, vulnerable and entertaining! Loved Naturally Tan and Tanya Thomas-Thorpe. ... full review
VERONICA CAREY MATTHEWS certified reviewer August 23, 2021
tagged as: important · fun · Engaging · sharp · Worldly
Oh my! Tanya dominates the stage in her story about growing up in Singapore trying to find acceptance in her self. It's not surprising to learn she is a professional voice-over actress, as all her voices (as well as characters) have tremendous depth and distinction. Her show also gives insight into a specific cultural struggle that doesn't get enough voice in the mainstream. I watched it twice, because I simply couldn't get enough after the first time!... full review
JULIETTE LIN certified reviewer August 23, 2021
Wow!!! What an incredible show. The writing and delivery are impeccable and Tanya's radiant personality really shines through.... full review
LORINDA HAWKINS SMITH certified reviewer August 22, 2021
tagged as: POC · characters · south asian · Singapore · solo show
What a talent!... full review
LARRY DAVIDSON certified reviewer August 22, 2021
Tanya is an incredibly versatile performer. She creates distinct vibrant characters. The show is an autobiography which covers scenes from her childhood to motherhood. It addresses issues of body issues, discrimination, and wrestling with identity and image. It is funny, dramatic and brave. A highly entertaining show. Recommended... full review
SHARI BARRETT broadway world and the culver city news certified reviewer August 21, 2021
Tanya Thomas is totally and astoundingly brilliant in her solo show about her multicultural upbringing and ongoing life, from the easiest to the most emotionally difficult of situations she describes as the "Freakshow" of her life. As she morphs between more characters than I could count, each one a complete and fascinating character study, Tanya allowed her self-assured persona to shine through, always secure in her stage presence and keeping the audience enchanted from start to finish in this 90 minute tour-de-force performance.... full review
ANONYMOUS certified reviewer August 21, 2021
From the very beginning of the show, the talented Ms. Thomas had the audience enthralled. Her portrayal of the storyline resonated true to the many emotions one would feel when growing up as she did. Her presentation as a drag queen was fabulous. The many characters of the story were so well performed that is was easy to transform from one character to the next character.... full review
TOM CAVANAUGH certified reviewer August 21, 2021
Bold, Bright, Brave & Beautiful! Only way to describe it! A truthful journey of a persons life and identity coming of age!... full review
ALEXANDRA BONGIOVANNI certified reviewer August 21, 2021
tagged as: #oneofkind
Super! Amazing! Passionate! Spectacular! One of a kind! Performance by Tanya! ... full review
SHELLEY COOPER certified reviewer August 18, 2021
Tanya is a captivatingly beautiful performer. Her story offers a perspective that is often ignored in our society. Tanya touches upon the nuances of being Southeast Asian and shatters all stereotypes American media has infused in our lives. ... full review