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" I was 18 when I saw Subverted and it changed my life. It was the most profound piece of theater I had ever seen. It was the first time I was really convinced that theater could truly engage an audience in foregrounding difficult conversations about race and class and systemic injustice. Dom had my brain working so hard, and I was never sure whether I was crying or laughing hysterically at the comedy of her characters. I didn't even know I'd seen a one woman show, it was as if a full cast had leapt out of a single person. Dom, you are a mentor, an idol, and an inspiration."  - Aya Aziz
Witnessed this powerhouse tell a story that completely turned my world upside down. From the first second of the show to the last my emotions and logic were thrown into a marathon of frenzy. Ups and downs. Thoughts and feelings moved through me like lighting from the sky. Dominique delivered a performance that I can say changed my whole outlook on everything. On what it means to be an actor, what it means to be an artist, what it means to be a black man in this country. SUBVERTED is a MUST SEE. THANK YOU  for sharing this original story, thank you Queen.
-Michael Oyolede 
Dominique Fishback is a powerhouse! Her ability to transform from one character to another rivals that of Anna Devere Smith or Danny Hoch and her one woman show, "Subverted", is no less engrossing and profound as Ms. Smith's "Twilight: Los Angeles" or Mr. Hoch's "Taking Over". This show is a must see for all.
- Lawrence Gilliard Jr
You were, and  you are fabulously brilliant. This show is going to make you a well known super star. Just as Whoopie Goldberg's one woman show put her on the board. The content of the show was politically informative and correct but not at the expense of being humanistic. I can't say which was our favorite part... you sparkled as every character.  It's so refreshing to see a show that James Baldwin and Toni Morrison would be proud of. -Marcus Colleran
 Last night I had the privilege of seeing her one woman show Subverted, a powerful and relevant theater piece... Her performance left us all electrified, teary-eyed and most of all extremely aware. Dom, you're a force of nature giving voice to those not allowed to have them. The fight continues and your voice is one of the loudest and strongest I've ever heard!! Do not miss it!!! -Laura Gomez
I'm still shaking from earlier tonight. That was so incredible. I cannot articulate how incredibly beautiful, astoundingly played, and fucking SMART that was. I was expecting greatness but got so much more. You're so wonderful. So brave and correct in everything you say. You're ahead of the curve. You're ahead of more than just a curve. I left the theater beyond inspired/enlightened and CRAZY thankful that you have created this. I can't wait to see it keep going places. More people have to hear this piece.
- Delaney Yeager
It was so thrilling to experience your dynamic and vitally important piece of theatre! And to realize you wrote this powerful piece so spectacularly was truly moving. You are a voice for the future and positive change and nothing is more important than that! - Lynne Otis
 “ Your talent as an actress, as a writer, your intelligence and your motivation are truly one of a kind. Your words and your performance were so incredibly powerful. You managed to speak about an epic and on going issue with such a fresh, vulnerable and non judgmental voice that your words could actually be heard by people of all beliefs and experiences... And because of your fair and intelligent point of view you could even let us laugh as an audience about something so painful and sometimes grim because you manage to bring light and hope to it.And that's not even mentioning that you gave the most detailed, effortless, and entertaining one woman show I probably ever seen” -Emily Meade
Last night I had the pleasure of witnessing Subverted.  I was not ready for the sincerity, rawness, fearlessness, heartbreaking reality, and sheer talent that bled on that stage! I mean  this was a prolific night of theater full of history and life lessons discussing the physical, mental, and spiritual state of the Black American. You fully embraced every character and took us on a journey through their complicated and beautiful psyche! Thank you for being brave and sharing these stories and for choosing to say something with your art! You inspired me and every other person in that room and I thank you for letting your light shine !!! -Kalyne Coleman
I was blown away by your talent, verbal prowess and heart...Nothing else like it out there. She inspires me to do more and she'll light a fire under your butt too. -Lillian Isabella.
You rocked my world tonight. Thank you for inspiring me. You will change the world one day.-Tyler Alvarez
I am speechless but I will at least try to articulate how overwhelmed I am with awe and admiration for you. You are LITERALLY the BEST actress I have ever met. I was BLOWN AWAY by your performance!! I laughed and cried and was moved in a special way that I have never felt before to that extent. You have such a beautiful gift. You are a true vessel of divinity. - Taylor Black
Dominique Fishback's performance is almost beyond human comprehension. She single handedly fills the stage to capacity with dozens of characters all brought to life instantaneously by her in a show that will inspire you and renew your faith in the indomitable human spirit. This solo performance and this show should be mandatory viewing by anyone who aspires to be an actor, a writer, or an African American proud of their heritage. - Phillip Giambri 
All red-eyed...What a performance. Every character she created was full and complete and filled with life and she changed on a dime, with a flip of her hat. It was astounding.I can honestly say I have never seen anything quite like this before and I was honored and humbled to be there.This is an actress ! This is an artist! WOW!!!- Bambi Everson
"I want to thank you for your performance. You, you're writing, the whole show, blew me away. Your writing was so inspiring! You made me really dig and think about how I can create in this way for our society. Like what's my story growing up as a privileged white girl in the deep south. How can I tell the story of generations of people passing on their prejudices to their communities because its out there. Please never, never stop writing. Never stop performing. Never stop using your voice"
​- Belle Caplis
"She is truly gifted and talented! Dom moved me beyond words in her one woman show "Subverted". She attacked some our of societal ills with the skill of a well seasoned swordsman. Cut down, dissected, and fed it back to her audience with a firm yet delicate hand. Thanks for using your gifts to raise our consciousness."
 -Karen Braxton
Theatrically it has been an experience unmatched since I first saw it and it has only been topped by the performance I saw today. She is an unmatched voice as a writer and stage presence as a performer. Watching her is always a live, visceral experience.- Jackie Torres
"You are a genius.Thank you for TEACHING our truth, our history, our painful American existence and the evils that birthed it and perpetuate it. And you know your poetry is like fireworks that rain fire! You must do it again - everywhere!"- Cathy Wright-Lewis
 I was completely Blown away! This was a SPECTACULAR show. You put on a PHENOMENAL and UNBELIEVABLE performance! I really enjoyed the distinction between ALL of the characters! You SET THE BAR REALLY REALLY REALLY HIGH for how a one person show should be performed. THANK YOU for allowing me to witness your genius work. I've been thinking about it all weekend, I go back and forth between parts, I can't pick a favorite. It really shows A LOT in the fact that 1. You successfully executed an entertaining one woman show 2. WROTE THE SCRIPT 3. Had the audience's FULL attention throughout! This was honestly the BEST".
 -Julian Hollinger
Your multiple characters interacted seamlessly and the story they told was so powerful. I know you're destined to do even bigger and better projects, but I do hope you'll take this show up the ladder to Broadway, and maybe even consider touring with it to high schools. I believe your show would be a great inspiration to those who might otherwise succumb to the mechanics of oppression. Keep up the Awesome work!" - Lynn McCunn
"Speechless .... Is what I am after Dominique Fishback's STELLAR performance today!! You never cease to AMAZE me with your passion for your craft!!! SUBVERTED will become a worldwide movement believe that!!! It was written & performed with such perfection the entire audience was captured in the faces of each character you played! Continue to inspire & uplift those around you"
- Shareem Braxton
Dominique Fishback and her team crafted a fearless, emotional and funny theatrical experience, no 3-D glasses required. -Matt Hammond
The message, & The impact is absolutely TOO great to be MISSED!
​-Bradley Winters
"Congratulations on your stunning work. The writing and the acting were both smart, powerful, elegant and deeply moving."-Lester Shane (Dialects coach and Actor) 
SUBVERTED is a testament to all of that and is by far the greatest show I've seen on stage (yes, better than rent). I'm more than excited to see where this goes. -Porsalin Hindsman
It was great, there were no flaws. I haven't seen anything, well experience anything, that took me on an emotional roller coaster, made me laugh, tear up, opened my mind & taught me all in 1 sitting.   I enjoyed it to the fullest!!!" -Carl Braxton
"Just saw incredible, mind-expanding show. Dominique Fishback is a rising star. Every human in America should see this." Marla Felcher
This production will fascinate you and wrap you in a blanket of social awareness!! I'm 100% serious! SUBVERTED is that stage piece you've always wished would be made.
-Lillian Ancheta
This girl never stops serving fierce talent. I just had the privilege and blessing of watching this awe-inspiring wickedly talented Dominique Fishback in her one woman show SUBVERTED and I am speechless.- Ashley Romans
"You killed it today! I am so proud of you and look up to you so much. You're such a strong voice and you have an extraordinary talent.  I cant wait to watch you become an inspiration to the world. Thank you for such a moving piece of theater". 
-Clarke Bliss
"You're a real inspiration. Your words hold truth and your characters were amazing. You're amazing. You've  stolen my heart Dom. I want to work with you some day for sure. It would be an honor."
-Reis Daniels
"Has to say hands down from the bottom of my heart that Dominique Fishback is the future of this business without a doubt. So blessed to have gotten the opportunity to see her work. Such raw passion and honesty in her work. Unapologetic honesty. Thank you for sharing your gift with me tonight. It was an honor." 
-Stephon Pettway