What I liked
The setting, the talent, the story….I liked everything!
What I didn't like
I cannot think of anything
My overall impression
I don’t even know where to begin. I write reviews for restaurants, grocery stores, tour guides and maybe even a bowling alley here and there. I am not a theater critic.
Let’s just start with WOW WOW WOW!!!
The writing, the cast, the acting, the message….WOW… such an important message delivered with precision.
I’ve known people who have become unhoused due to circumstances in their lives, but I have a much clearer understanding, now, because these beautiful people laid it out there with such gentle force.
I think everyone in the cast has been unhoused or at the very least, in subpar situations in the past. Their personal connection to the characters they portray bring this performance to life, with grit, shock, despair and a humaness we cannot look away from.
The audience is drawn in immediately. Tampons are tossed into the crowd, someone is pulled to the “stage” to help make pancakes, which are then passed out among the audience. Several folks rush to give the van a push to avoid impound.
In the end, each audience member is given a hygiene kit to take to the streets, to share with someone in need. We are encouraged to have a conversation, some empathy, make a connection.
I cried. I laughed. I walked a way with an altered mindset.
We can all make a difference.
