"The writing is beautiful and hypnotic. While not all the material is autobiographical it's jaw dropping to see her take on these moments of life as if they truly happened to her. Mia's style is very physical and no part of the stage is safe from her and she makes the most of it all. Stories do become dark, scary, bleak but they are always filled with honesty and soul. At no point do you feel self-indulgence but rather a gift being offered to you the watcher. It's refreshing to watch something edgy without needing to be "EDGY". It's a simple, open and honest show and that's what makes it new and edgy."


"Very riveting performance. Mia is biting in her satire and amazing in her comic delivery. Her message tugs the heartstrings and doesn't let them go. Powerful and energetic performance - funny, moving and thought-provoking."


"A fabulous performance. Mia Paschal is such a powerful actress, and she delivers a piece that's both touching and comic. I particularly enjoyed her BBQ segment, which captured both elements so well."


"Mia Paschal's stories onstage are intriguing to watch. Her Laurie Anderson Like technique..blended in with incredible technical direction is superb. I have to say that most of the monologues from a female (and black) perspective were painful and sometimes, horrible to watch from a personal level...but that is what theatre is supposed to do. The show's actual content was raw and bare boned. And as much as I was horrified...that is what theatre is supposed to do. Shock you into a new place and make you think. Great Job Some Life!"


"It was an amazing performance by Mia in "some life". You entered the mind of her characters and saw through their eyes things that make you laugh and cringe. You can't leave without thinking about your life and experiences."


"From the opening lines, Mia conveys the lives of black women. Living their stories out for 50 minutes. The words hit you first, then the feelings stay with you - joy, pain and laughter."


"A beautiful, bittersweet show. some life is at times humorous but always poignant and above all, universal. Mia is a joy to watch and the writing is absolutely brilliant."

"Wow. Mia Paschal is a wonderful performer and a lyrical writer, and talent shines through in this solo show, which goes from hilarious dreams of Jessica Simpson leading a slave revolt to intense revelations about personal demons, and the struggle to come to peace with yourself. She crawls up the walls and under your skin, and you won't leave without having laughed and then found your own reflection in one of the facets of her show. Good stuff."