Naturally Tan

Tanya commands the stage immediately! Her large stage presence is felt, even via livestream. She found a way to tell a relatable story about the far-reaching effects of colonialism in a way that was vulnerable yet also funny. Brava!... full review

Tanya moves about the stage grounded and with grace. I thoroughly enjoyed learning about her background and the culture of Singapore. Great use of props and the stage space. Her show felt like it had a natural flow, easy to follow and a joy to watch. ... full review

Tanya is outstanding. Her energy for beginning to end keeps you riveted. As she shares a personal journey with a universal message we all need to hear.... full review

It’s hard to believe as you view Tanya physicalize thirty-five characters onstage – free, beautiful, and vulnerable with the lights shining on her – that she was ever uncomfortable in her own skin. Tanya takes us on a global journey into Singapore’s culture as we find a woman battling for her identity, self-acceptance, and self-love… while discovering that colonialism has terrorized, infested, and affected beauty standards around the world.... full review

We are taken on an entertaining, touching, heart-felt, and educational journey by an incredibly talented and dynamic performer! ... full review

Wow! What a phenomenal performance! Tanya Thomas opens up her world and lets you embrace the struggles and victories of her life through a one person cast with multiple characters. You will be transported into her life as she grew up, moved to America, found love, and discovered she no longer needs to hide the beauty & talents she once covered. Her performance was brilliant, engaging, and captivating. ... full review

This show should be seen by young girls and women. There’s so much I personally identified with. I can go on and on about the kind of shit I deal with in my own community. Tanya does a great job of describing her own struggles. I’ve known women who put on fair and lovely and I only wish I could show them this play!! ... full review

What a magnificent presentation! Tanya is a truly gifted talent and all of her talents were on display, including her talent as a story writer and truth teller. Magnificent.... full review

This was creative snd engaging. A beautiful story told in a truly unique and powerful way. She kept the audience with her and the seamless transitions to all the characters was perfect.... full review

Outstanding show ! Tanya is brilliant as all of her sharply-drawn characters, getting cleanly from character to character with sharp physicalizations. The unobtrusive videos add to the atmosphere, especially the suddenly intrusive character in her head, Dysmorphina. Highly recommended !... full review