Breed or Bust

This is a beautiful personal story that is well told, humorous and entertaining, while being so relevant in today's political arena about abortion. ... full review

A strong confident hilarious show! Joyful is so sharp in her delivery and so clear with the characters and the moments. It's a perfect combination of the storyteller being just as compelling as the story itself.... full review

This was a moving show that took me along for its well developed arc... 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

Great 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

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

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

Breed or Bust is a very entertaining, funny, vulnerable, real story that invites the audience to sit sit with and hopefully reflect on the nuances of modern day womanhood. ... full review