Breed or Bust

Joyful is a masterclass in solo theatre! Her preview was a triumph! She is extremely genuine and is unapologetically herself in the best possible way. This show is very relevant and speaks to women everywhere. ... full review

Loved it. Great energy. Great writing. Witty and funny. All around a terrific show.... full review

So interesting and compelling. Really powerful. Messaging is profound and the questions asked are poignant. What a talented storyteller you are Joyful! ... full review

Joyful Raven kept us laughing even as we traversed trials of love and loss, hard choices of freedom and independence, and the redefining of identity. This is wise comedy infused with compassion, including for her self. Entertaining and deeply insightful, this is a story that needs to be heard of a woman choosing and choosing again and again how she will live her life. ... full review

We just saw Joyful Raven’s exquisite Friday night June 3rd performance in front of a full house—a brilliant show that won my admiration and gratitude for a truly exquisite, funny, beautifully crafted, heart-rending, complex story. And Joyful’s storytelling chops are so sharp, so relaxed, so on point. Congrats on a wonderful Fringe show! ... full review

Joyful does a fabulous job bringing this stressful (unnecessarily taboo) subject to light with a wonderful combination of laughter and tears, and the occasional growl. ... full review

Great show! ... full review