Reviews of NASSIM
Local Reviews
"In this play, the playwright is inviting the guest performer, and the audience, into a dance of empathy and connection." —Oregon ArtsWatch
"For an evening, family love and language learning successfully brought Nassim’s audience back to when they were all young." —Willamette Weekly
"NASSIM is more than an incredible piece of theatre. It’s an incredible experience. And one I recommend to anyone and everyone, especially if you’re feeling a little lonely and in need of some community." —BroadwayWorld
"That's the thing Nassim creates, in both its performers and in its audience: It's wonder, and it's delicate." —Portland Mercury
Audience Raves
"It was SO good! I didn’t know what to expect but definitely didn’t expect what it was. It was both funny and touching."
"Inventive, creative, well acted -- full of humor and a little pathos. All that we look for in your productions."
"This show connects all people and lets us share what we have in common. I love how it draws in the whole audience."
"It was just fantastic. Engaging, thoughtful, simple, and complicated! Loved it. Thank you."
"Funny, touching, thought-provoking … and we have only seen it once, so I imagine each performance is a bit different, which is genius."
"It produces wonder for both the playwright and the audience ... and the journey takes place in real-time!"
"I was all that I love about live theatre!! Unexpected, stimulating, accessible, unifying, and thought-provoking."
Critic Reviews
“The most unconventional theater experience you will ever encounter … It is a play for innovators, dreamers, and people who aim to break boundaries. It’s a breeze, it’s a delight, and it is a must-watch,” said Ishita Mathur, Pelican Magazine
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