Johanna Super Happy Bedtime Revue: A Traumedy

solo performance · sunbright · Ages 0+ · United States of America

one person show world premiere
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Review by JEN KENYON

June 23, 2016 certified reviewer
tagged as: Lyrical · Raw · Brave · Emotive

What I liked

Johanna is a beautifully expressive dancer. Her performance is almost shockingly vulnerable and honest while lyrical at the same time. (Also: hospital bracelets!)

What I didn't like

I struggled a little bit with the mystery and the disjointedness of the piece. I see how that disorientation reflects the mess left after a trauma – and that feels very truthful emotionally. But for cohesion of the piece, I think there was room for a little more connective tissue between the chapters.

My overall impression

This piece is a raw yet lyrical exploration of the effects of a personal traumatic event. From the bold comedic interactive scenes to the frighteningly tragic personal scenes, Johanna’s intense fragility champions this brave, non-literal journey.

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