REVIEWS

“Jennifer Jajeh has an interesting story to tell. Sometimes-humorous, sometimes-disturbing… her discoveries of what life in Ramallah is like for Palestinians may be revelatory for most Americans.” Kerry Reid, May 6, 2010

“There is a certain sincerity that I do not often see in solo performances. Wonderful…. This is a good show to see. You may not walk away with all the answers, but Ms. Jajeh’s journey will make you have some new questions of your own and make you examine your views.” Jake Lindquist, May 8, 2010

“BOTTOM LINE: charming, intriguing, brave…(I Heart Hamas) is a brutally honest one-woman show exploring what it means to be a woman who is American, Palestinian and Christian. A heart-wrenching and eye-opening perspective on what it means to be a Palestinian living in Palestine. (Jajeh shows) candid bravery and vulnerability as she reveals her feelings about violence, Israelis, and war…not (a story) we often get to hear so I recommend getting to see it.” Natasha Yannacañedo, August 12, 2008

“Jennifer Jajeh is engaging, eloquent and even charismatic… In her very personal one-woman show she moves seamlessly between her own narration and lively conversations with her friends and boyfriends under W. Kamau Bell’s masterful direction.”
David Lipfert August 12, 2008

“A gem. Ms. Jajeh does an excellent job in portraying the transition of girl to woman, from distant observer to a participant in this struggle. (I HEART HAMAS) is a story of self-discovery as much as it is a microcosm of the (social and political) conflict. It may make you more open to looking at any issue from the perspective of the participants and not just your own view from afar… admission price more than worthwhile. Stuart Ford November 2, 2009

“Jajeh is out to upset some staid opinions, stereotypes and confusions that carry increasingly significant moral and political consequences for us all.” Robert Avila November 18, 2009

Jajeh is a charming narrator…(the play) provides a fascinating look into a world we don’t often see or hear about. Jajeh inspires the audience… Kudos to Jajeh and her production team for bringing this important conversation.” Gyda Arber, August 8, 2008

“Jajeh’s agility as a performer and gift for mimicry are fully displayed. John Beer August 18, 2008

“…it’s worth the ticket price to get the rare glimpse of the Palestinian experience on a New York stage.”
Judith Mahoney Pasternak, August 11, 2008