Press & Reviews

“…Prince Gomolvilas’s clever, multilayered play is gratifyingly subtle in its inquiry into migration—the pain of crossing over for the living and the dead alike. Jeff Liu’s direction shifts deftly among registers: comedy, melancholy, suspense, and several genuine scares, achieved with the help of some smart lo-fi effects…” 

- Rollo Romig, The New Yorker

 "Constantly surprise us with unexpected twists and turns…This show will intrigue and shock you simultaneously.... fascinatingly”

- Nicholas Linnehan, Theater That Matters

“Inventive staging and stellar design….transcends pure entertainment.”

- Laurel Graeber, The New York Times

“Chongren Fan’s staging, for Pan Asian Repertory Theatre, uses shadow puppets, playful costumes…. It is refreshing to be able to bring kids to such a s show.”

- Elisabeth Vincentelli, The New Yorker

“..new educational initiative ..is a captivating piece of children’s theater..... two Pandas, a Tiger in  two pieces, a head and a tail,...will appeal to theater goers of all ages.  ... The concept of working to do the right thing ...Important to see on stage.”

- Karen Nowosad, Let’s Go to the Theater

THE EMPEROR'S NIGHTINGALE SOARS- Pan Asian Repertory Theatre embarks on new ground ... You have to see this show. There’s nothing else ... which will give you the same level of entertainment, educated insight, and disarming, heartfelt performances.       

- Jara Jones, Theater That Matters