Ugly Lies the Bone

In an era dominated by reels and memes, where even the gravest matters become punchlines (Hello, WW3), returning to the theater after a few years felt like a breath of fresh air. And what a delightful reintroduction it was! Having sat through my fair share of plays about the Bush Era wars in my 20s, I walked in with a touch of cynicism. But that was swiftly replaced with awe as the performances unfolded. Each actor delivered a near-perfect portrayal, captivating the audience from start to finish. It was a reminder of the impact live theater can have, even in our meme-obsessed times.... full review

Incredible chemistry with the cast. Very well directed and put together. ... full review

This show was so wonderful and is definitely going at the top of my fringe list. The script was absolutely beautiful, and the actors were tremendous. I was very impressed with this show and think everyone should see it. Please do not miss this show!!!... full review

Ugly Lies the Bone is Deeply moving and entertaining at the same time. Heavy material that made you think, while simultaneously making you laugh with the bits of humor throughout. ... full review

An emotional and exquisitely crafted tale beautifully told by the star and the cast. It was a profoundly moving story that left an impression on everyone in the audience, about the resilience of the human spirit and a sense of empathy and admiration for those who have endured the unimaginable. The star of the show’s physical acting was a standout element, using every part of her body to convey the veteran’s traumatic experiences. Her physical presence, along with a strong and musically talented supporting cast, truly brought the story to life. ... full review

I tend to gravitate toward plays that deal with meaningful issues in society, and this play did just that, delving into the nature of PTSD and how war devastates its very young combatants (both physically and psychologically), as well as exploring a cutting-edge technology like virtual reality therapy and how it can benefit those same combatants. Due to the technical (and budgetary) limitations of the Fringe, the voiceover for the VR therapy was staged live, but in some ways that made the effect more interesting, as the actor playing the VR voice also became the mother later in the piece, in a way that was reminiscent of the time-travel sequence in the Jodie Foster film "Contact". I also appreciated that this production added dialogue ... full review

Not having any advanced knowledge of the play, I found UGLY LIES THE BONE to be a gripping and real study of a woman's post-war PTSD experience. Eye-opening, mature, and sobering - brace yourself. ... full review

This was a very touching and beautiful show! The difficult subject matter was approached with such empathy and love. The cast worked so well together and it was very clear how much thought and care everyone put into each moment. It's definitely a play that will stay with you after you leave the theater. ... full review

This show has so much depth. There’s a lot of hard stories to hear in the world but when you see Ugly Lies The Bone you get to see something important and it does it without flinching. Well written, and well performed. ... full review