“a graceful, moving production”
“both the poetic script and the impressive production are full of heart. They start the process of healing by beginning a discussion that leads to forgiveness”
~ Now Toronto ~

“This is one of those special times when everything works. Playwright/Producer Diana Tso has created an astonishing, almost unbelievable work.”
“It is very difficult to do justice to Red Snow in a review. It is also impossible to not to want to share with my friends how good it is. Red Snow is groundbreaking and brave. It is a stunning success. Go see it.”
~ Mooney Theater ~

“Red Snow is the type of theatre we need more of in Toronto. It asks questions, it shows us the wide spectrum of humanity, and urges us to change our perspectives, but not in a preachy way.”
“Richard Tse played Gung Gung with so much emotion and pain it brought several around me to tears as he recalled the events he witnessed in China.”
“For theatre that makes you think, head to Theatre Passe Muraille to see Red Snow, and bring a friend, because you are going to want to talk about it immediately after the show.”
~ Charpo Canada ~

RED SNOW: First Rehearsal, December 19th, 2011

Director, Beatriz Pizano, travels to Nanjing, China to research into this forgotten holocaust of WWII.

“The forgiveness in your play, Diana, is breathtaking. A healing, powerful work. This shows to me again, the role of art to heal us. Thank you for this labour of your soul.”
Joy Kogawa

“From my conversation with other friends last night, I could sense their emotion after the reading. We hope this play will be seen by a lot more people, young and old. Broken hearts have to be soothed and healed, and let no more hatred linger around, and let no more war happen again.”
Dr. Joseph Yu-Kai Wong

“I was so happy that I got to hear your reading of Red Snow yesterday, congratulations on it! Interweaving the Chinese opera plot through the modern story is a wonderful structure, and the music adds beautifully to the piece. The whole piece was very evocative and moving, enhanced I’m sure by the conference it was a part of. I look forward to the production next year!”
Catherine Frid

“Red Snow is wonderful. So powerful and moving. I really felt the pain of the characters. You have done an incredible job and it will be even more amazing once it is mounted.” Sari Colt

“I watched the reading of your play yesterday and just wanted to say it made me cry! It was SO amazing, you are so very talented, lady! Please let me know when the production is in Toronto, I’d love to see the play with all it’s elements!”
Gloria Tong

“Diana’s Red Snow was impressive in so many ways! Professor Liu and I have been exchanging ideas and thoughts. Please give our sincere congratulations to her and the creative artists!”
Fan Hao and Professor Liu of Nanjing University

“I just wanted to say that I saw the presentation of your play Red Snow. I thought it was beautiful, moving, powerful, poetic. I feel like it’s a play that is so important to Canadian theatre and education.
Chase Lo