Kailena Mai

Morning Coffee

kailena mai · June 03, 2023 certified reviewer
This is a very well written show and a great choice for a Fringe piece. Two actors, one set, meaty dialogue, and emotional tension. However, the execution by the cast and crew felt safe and under-explored. Essentially we are watching the last fight a couple will ever have and the tension must be palpable and the stakes have to feel high. Are they actually going to split after 5 years? And what does this mean? What will the future look like? The writing gives these great ping pong punches b... full review

Cock

kailena mai · June 16, 2022 certified reviewer
Fast paced, thought provoking content with an incredibly talented cast and insightful direction. It was a real treat to watch these actors work. They played off of one another, living freely and fully in the moment. ... full review

Wounded

kailena mai · June 12, 2018 uncertified reviewer
This could not have been written better. The exploration of what it means to be a caretaker is summed up in a line by our female heroine toward the end of the play and it brought tears to my eyes. This play really examines the loss of love and questions our definition of "self" - what does it mean for someone to still be in a physical body, yet their personality (who they once "were") has changed? I could see this show on Broadway. A must see.... full review