“ Julia, manages to entertain and educate without force. Our lead character, Murasaki is a riot. And why wouldn't she be? She's a 1000 years old, she's earned that right. The inclusion of audience participation would be nice to see played out ... or not. Either way works. This was very different for me and sometimes different can be good. It was. Great job Julia and long live Murasaki! ”

“ This is the kind of play that feels like it started as a "If you could meet one famous dead person" writing prompt and became this moving and thoughtful reflection on art and legacy. These two lead roles are the kinds that actors dream about and Izumi is exploring so much about their identities as women and people of Asian descent. The theatre should be a place to here stories of people and achievements long forgotten as both a way to remember and connect with in our modern time. ”

“ I can only endorse the previous recommendations for this delightfully droll but ultimately elegiac commentary on the nature of creativity and fame. Izumi has no end of fun upending the convention of the author meet-and-greet followed by a questions-and-answers session, or is it a question-and-answer session, or a Q+A (this interchange must be hilarious performed), and then a book-signing. But afterwards the tone changes to something more contemplative and evocative about the nature of art and fame. You will also learn the meaning of the word "amayadori" which has no equivalent in English. ”

“ I started reading, and my jaw dropped open with delight, and never closed again. Because the delights come fast and furious in Izumi's play, as the author of the first novel ever written finally makes an appearance and it is everything we could ever hope for. Hilarity reigns throughout but Izumi also asks what it means and why history has lost her name. MEET ... would be a standout on NPX if it only did these things. But it is further elevated by the lengthy debate over the proper phrasing of "question and answer session." This play is a gift. ”