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Reviews from 'Torch The Place'
“As Teresa, Denise Chan captures the eldest child energy perfectly. She is determined, frustrated, and deeply relatable in her attempts to convince her ageing mother to finally clean up the house. I can guarantee that you will see at least a little bit of yourself in Teresa if you’ve ever had to have a difficult conversation with one of your own parents.”
Absolute Theatre
“Denise Chan delivers a compelling performance as Teresa, the eldest daughter who has been shouldering the load with quiet determination and emotional vulnerability. Teresa’s complicated relationship with her family, and particularly with her mother, forms the emotional backbone of the story, and Chan navigates this beautifully.”
“Representing every first-born, eldest-daughter in the audience, Denise Chan delivered a heartwrenching performance as Teresa – the daughter who was forced to grow up a little too early, who carried the responsibility of being the “second mother” in the family heavily while also struggling with her own fertility complications, who ached to bring peace to her chaotic family via skip bin. Chan’s delivery felt authentic, never forced, full of raw emotion and unapologetic humour.”
“My favourite performers are Hsiao-Ling Tang and Denise Chan, both of whom bring such richness and precision to their roles. Tang is especially compelling, moving with ease between humour, stubbornness, vulnerability and emotional force. Chan is equally impressive, delivering finely tuned reactions and emotional clarity while helping anchor the family dynamic.”
