"Alexandra Szeto-Joe plays Afong Moy, and she is absolutely sensational. Right from her first line, Szeto-Joe presents a very specific and clear characterization of Afong Moy that is engaging, funny, endearing and filled with wonder at her new American surroundings. As the play goes on, and Afong Moy grows older, Szeto-Joe maintains that original spark and earnestness she gave us at the start."
-Jonathan Netek, BroadwayWorld
"Alexandra Szeto-Joe is a radiant Afong Moy...a marvelously detailed performance. Bedecked in Sandra Zhihan Ha’s richly embroidered costumes, her hair braided in coils entwined with colorful flowers, and a high-pitched voice verging on helium balloon, she is the ultimate teenager lost in translation. As years pass, her voice darkens, her rituals decline, and a slovenliness takes hold. She drinks, brazenly smokes, and flings her legs across her salon chair. But she’s got chutzpah."
-D.L. Groover, Houston Press
“While the ensemble as a whole does great work, Alexandra Szeto-Joe stands out…” “Szeto-Joe’s Irina is guileless and wishful… she lives the most in her head, so watching her become ever so uncomfortable in her own body fascinates.”
– Ada Alozie, The Houston Press
“Alexandra Szeto-Joe’s portrayal of Jane is a masterclass in subtle transformation… Szeto-Joe’s performance beautifully charts Jane’s internal journey, making her emotional arc all the more compelling.”
– Jonathan Netek, BroadwayWorld
"Alexandra Szeto-Joe is an enchanting handful...[as] Becky's granddaughter Gail"
-Patrick White, metroland now
“Alexandra Szeto-Joe also takes on the very real and infamous Nell Gwyn… She’s everything you could want from the character, both bawdy and beautiful.”
