My overall impression
“Might as Well Live” is a perfect example of what I love to see at the Hollywood Fringe Festival. A wonderfully simple homage to one of the most popular writers of the early 20th century captures a few simple snapshots of life in America while never forcing an over-arching theory of humanity upon its audience. It was a breath of fresh air to see a collection of short stories that almost made the audience feel like a voyeur as we peered into families struggling with separation, commitment, infidelity, and truth. Every actor had a strong understanding of their character and their place in the world, be it in 1942, 1967, or 1997. I highly recommend finding a way to see this strong crop of up and coming talent in Los Angeles, so that you can be one of the people that gets to say, “I knew them when…”
