What I liked
This piece felt like a much needed TED TALK with two, powerhouse women! The alternating of stories and allowing each other respective moments to shine really earned my admiration. Also, as a person who has done the juggling of loving (and hating) my own body more often than I can count, what they both shared about finding love, having children, and spreading kindness… well… let’s just say that I am all about the messaging in this show!!! More! More! More!
What I didn't like
To add a layer or two of more performative elements to the show, I’d personally dig more interactions with the two women on the bed – those bonding moments were really endearing. Also, maybe sharing voiceovers of negative comments said would allow each performer a chance to truly react without having to relay each, specific encounter. Food for thought.
My overall impression
Women flaunting their unique, beautiful, curvaceous shapes in all their glorious splendor? SIGN. ME. UP. At times, brutally heart-breaking tales were shared and other times, pure celebratory positivity came out. I really found myself THRILLED to be an audience member of The Shape of Me!! How could you not? Anyone suffering from any type of body dysmorphia (guilty party, right here) could relate to what Amanda and Vejune shared. I found myself clapping so much, tearing up, and laughing behind my mask. Some powerful truth telling happened at this show and I really, truly, desperately want this show to get MANY, MANY ENCORES!!
