“I was entranced by its sensual depth and emotional layers, which wove together a truly unforgettable theatrical experience.”

Amber Kapuscinski

“We really enjoyed the show and the hour’s respite of not thinking about the fire and our own circumstances at all. Great work - really impressive! Neither of us could believe this was Douglas’s debut production!”

Mark Johnson, Altadena resident directly impacted by the Eaton fire

“WOW. Soulmate made me feel so many things! A real emotional journey with a balanced blend of humor and raw emotion. I particularly loved the soundtrack, it really elevated the experience and put my body into a state of reaction, controlling my heartbeat and changing my mood and mindset going into each scene.”

Jennifer Hex

“Soulmate was absolutely an experience to never forget! It’s full of unexpected twists, turns, and shocks. The themes of the story are definitely explored in an unconventional yet thoughtful way. I look forward to seeing more from Mr. Clarke!”

Mia Ho

“Fantastic show and performance, with clever character building and twists and turns. I highly recommend the experience, especially the casts unique performances portraying the realities of new beginnings and inner turmoils”

Aaron McPolin

“Even better the second time around. a story about love, loss, and so much laughter. thank you to all the artists for providing hope in a time of fire and fear.”

Nicole Wong

"This was a performance that not only showcased Shannon Wong’s talent but also proved her versatility and ability to transform any character into someone the audience won’t soon forget. Simply put, she owned the stage."

Liz Henderson

"Shannon Wong's blend of soulful singing and raw emotion brought her character to life in a way that made us laugh, cry, and connect with the complex journey of love and loss."

Amber

"Shannon Wong was the perfect star of the show. her first debut as an actress and singer, it was a role perfectly written for her. You hear the melodies created by her and Clarke and know it was a play made with love. Talent all around, and I’m so happy to witness the beginning of what I pray will be many more collaborations." 

Pui Ching

“Soulmate really touched me. Out of all the plays I’ve seen this has been the best so far. I found myself fighting back tears from having so much in common with the story and characters. It evoked emotion in me that I’ve been pushing down inside of me for years. I felt the universe brought me to this play to face the many emotions we all experience with love and loss. It was truly entertaining, an emotional roller coaster, and ultimately healing. It helped me to remember that we’re not alone. And to feel the common experience as humans in a beautifully artistic way.”

Kelsey Brownell

Stumbled upon yesterday and booked the ticket. I didn’t read much about it prior but I am totally surprised and enchanted by all. Must watch. Thank you all. 

Palden Sherpa

Beautifully written and performed.

Sidni Beaulieu-Hains

Masterpiece in the making! Energy energy energy. Dramatic, bold and very entertaining. 

Sergei Bushamanov 

I enjoyed the performance of each character/thespian. Each person was so lively. Seems like I ran into each one on my train ride here. 

Genea Johnson Clark

Congrats for embracing this journey and for making a beautiful "pearl" out of the pain and scars.

Wendy

An amazing show! I really enjoyed how the show expresses the deeper and subtle complexities of the self-identity behind the story, which consists of the multicultural and multi-background of each character, and from the playwright's experiences. Watching the show, I found myself easily relating to the iconic New York construction scenes and side stories and could relate particularly to Shannon's self-expression and discovery of her identity through the amazing performance. It reminded me of my struggles as a Chinese American in the dilemma of finding the balance between cultural traditions, family expectations, and my true self. The show provides some kind of power, empowerment, and encouragement that I believe will support me and my own discovery and non-conformity journey. Thanks for the amazing play!

Sharon Wang

Incredibly sincere and vulnerable. What a delight to see a team working so well together onstage! Bringing inclusion and deep thought to the NYC Stage!!!

Gracie McCallum

Was wonderful seeing the show in New York after seeing it in Los Angeles, and seeing the differences between the characters and energy! The actors were very entertaining, especially Leo and Sean! Congrats to Doug for all his hard work and dedication to make his dream a reality. 

Noël Sivazlian-Rodela

Very entertaining with many great themes. Acting and direction were also great. Good job to everyone!

Nick Rodela

Such a great show with so many insightful themes. It opened up really good conversations and made me think further about things in relationships like the complexity of masculine vs feminine. 

Lily Herrera

I felt surprisingly close to some of the themes explored in this play. Really well done. Best of luck moving ahead. You have talent! 

Arjun

What a wonderful show! Hope to see it travel! Keep it Going! All the best!

Alon

Thank you for bringing such a vulnerable subject to the stage. Grief is a tricky path to travel and it's nice to see that it isn't a unique journey and we can make it through. 

Suz