“In Diane's intriguing one-woman performance of Journey to the West, she not only narrates the story, but acts out the various characters, giving each of them a "voice" of their own. As people left, many stopped to tell me how great the show was and how much they enjoyed it!  I recommend this to all libraries and theaters - all communities will enjoy this unique and fun adaptation of this classic Chinese epic.“ 

— Gina Fazio, Director, Queens International Resource Library

“Monkey King is an epic, full of drama and magic, but it is also a hugely entertaining story. There are gods and goddesses, and ogres whose dining habits are both reprehensible and spectacular. And then, there is more: a deeply spiritual search for the Buddhist scriptures in the course of which selfish desire and naive yearning for enlightenment often clash. Drama is blended with comic episodes as this sumptuous story fills the stage. Without digital images or projector, or any of the usual trappings, the audience is offered the most vivid reality, and time passes with amazing speed. The result is a rich and satisfying evening at the theater.“

— Olivier Bernier, Lecturer, Metropolitan Museum of Art

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