Detox

What I liked

Again, I think the choreographed movement choices were wonderful. It added a bit of whimsy and fluid connection in an otherwise mostly dramatic piece. I lived that the inner subconscious’s of each of the characters were swapped in gender. The bizarre moment where the main character lied about being pregnant was weirdly lighthearted and broke the facsimile of monotony that was beginning to build.

What I didn't like

I loved all the actors. I don’t think there was an acting issue but I think some of the writing could be more specific and tightened. The show has an amazing structure, but I wanted to see each phone call or interaction between the two characters add to the narrative. I feel like I barely got to know them as people. Even in knowing them through the lens of their relationship, most of it felt very superficial so it was hard to fully dive into moments of emotional intensity because it didn’t always feel earned. Overall, the show has good storytelling and a workable frame to build off.

My overall impression

I think this was a great show that explored into fragility and addiction. I love the stylized choices that brought the play together. I also think the choice of having the subconscious thoughts of the characters on stage with them was really smart. I wish we could have dived deeper into what caused the main male characters addiction. What led him to that first drink? Was it peer pressure or maybe a traumatic event? I would’ve loved to see it be more explicit than implicit if it was implied.