Great Aunt Isla Chronicles

Solo Show · big prairie productions, kirsten vangsness, kelie mciver, eric schaeffer · Ages 16+ · 75 mins · United States of America

Content Warning one person show world premiere
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Review by - FLINT

June 07, 2024 certified reviewer
tagged as: Big Stompy Woman · layered · funny · smart

What I liked

I really appreciated the way Tamara and the show moved through different emotional registers so fluidly, and pivoted between past and present so seamlessly. And I never expected to hear organ music back-to-back with Doja Cat, but damn, its a really effective way to set and subvert audience expectations from the get-go!

What I didn't like

Nothing comes to mind.

My overall impression

TGAIC showcases a phenomenal performance by Tamara Zook and rich storytelling at the intersection of womanhood, self-/social/familial expectations, in/visibility, and the unsung perks of aging.

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