MADE IN AMERICA

A powerfully honest and emotionally brave autobiographical show that is alternately hilarious, poignant, and at times, horrifying. The tumultous life story to date of a young japanese women who has overcome some truly terrible hurdles to pursue her dreams, and found a way to be happy despite her oftentimes painful past.... full review

Amazing! I laughed, I cried. It was so powerful.... full review

An absolute pleasure to see this amazing production by Teruko. What a wonderful display of difficult truths, unwaivering hope and heartfelt humor, told effervescently. ... full review

OMG TERUKO is amazing!... full review

An absolutely PHENOMENAL performance! I could not take my eyes off Teruko. She was truly born to be on stage. She tells her story so genuinely and with delightful humor. I feel privileged to have been able to see it. ... full review

Absolutely worth seeing. It was funny, fun, and whimsical and she really shows the bullshit of life who's boss. This was the funniest and most heart warming show I've ever seen exploring the topic of overcoming sexual violence and domestic violence survival. I laughed VERY HARD and felt very seen with this raw and personal performance. Completely inspiring. ... full review

Heart-wrenching yet funny! This production was filled with all the emotions - vulnerable, inspiring, engaging, painful, charming, and heartwarming. ... full review

SO POWERFUL! What a ride. Teruko takes her audience on an absolute journey. No emotions left behind. She is a shining light through a sometimes dark and scary story. Her charming, delightful spirit keep the audience safe as she leads us through her brave tale. ... full review

This is a fabulous, powerful show. I found myself gasping in amazement at several moments. Teruko takes us on a rollercoaster of emotions with an ultimate message of redemption and hope. ... full review

Fantastic Show! One of the best shows I've seen at Fringe. Funny, honest, brave. I saw it with a friend and we both laughed and cried the whole time. This deserves all of the recognition it has been receiving.... full review