L.A. Times, Al Martinez column-- "A Spirit That Soars When A Body Can't"
"...The past can't be undone. And I don't know if Strelkoff will ever regain full use of her legs. But I do know that by her exquisite performance and by the nature of a spirit that soars... she has enlightenedand ennobled us all."
-- Al Martinez
KXLU 88.9 -- Jenell Rae for "Center Stage"
"...This is one of the best solo performances I’ve seen yet, and it really
shouldn’t be missed. So far it is my top pick for this year, and the show’s
radiance and sheer genius is definitely worth checking out."
-- Jenelle Rae
"...In her regenerative hope and raw honesty,
this wholly courageous artist is, in the truest sense, both humbling and
inspiring. "
-- David C. Nichols
L.A. Splash Magazine -- "Caterpillar Soup Spreads Its Wings"
"...Instead of shying away from the difficult moments, [Lyena] embraces them with the same fervor as the high points. She walks a fine line, neither allowing her handicap to become her sole focus, nor relegating it to the background. Hers is not a cry for attention, help, or even sympathy - it's a request for understanding. Wearing her heart on her sleeve for our benefit, Ms. Strelkoff tempers the raw emotions with a healthy dose of humor and the insights she's gleaned from the experience."
-- Daniel Lehman
"...As Strelkoff subsequently guides the audience through her months of hospitalization, followed by taxing rehab and the monumentally difficult everyday task of moving her injured body and wheelchair through an ambulatory world, she exhibits a remarkable ability to underscore the highs and lows of her journey as if discovering the facts of her life anew. It is awe-inspiring to listen to her describe such everyday tasks as using a public restroom from the point of view of someone who must approach such things as if setting out to wage battle."
-- Julio Martinez