What I liked
Christopher is very comfortable inhabiting the space and interacting with his father, the audience and the set. He has a natural fluidity about him which is enviable for any stage performer and he seamlessly takes us along his childhood journey, now belaboring the hardships but merely addressing them and navigating through them.
Christopher gently reminds us, through comedic and heartfelt scenes, that as human beings we are all flawed and life is difficult, but we just need to keep going, and when possible, forgive each other.
What I didn't like
The style works for me. I found myself tearing up on numerous occasions. I can tell Christopher comes from a stand-up background because he’s able to improvise and ad lib with such ease. I sense he knows the areas where things can tighten up a bit but the overall style of the play works and he shouldn’t lose that core as this will doubtlessly continue to gain traction and recognition. He was born to tell stories, that’s clear.
My overall impression
This a special story to be able to sit down and witness. The fact that Christopher took the bold choice to bring his father onto the stage with him made this unique. I don’t know much about Ecuadorian culture, but I do know some about humanity, particularly father-son relationships. That’s what resonated with me. The humanity of this beautiful, complicated and well-told story.
