And What of the Children...

It's rare to encounter a piece of theater whose existence owes itself to an act of courage. One hears much in cafés and bars haunted by creative types about "the bravery of artists," about our admirable willingness to "dig deep," to "go there." This play, in its very inception, gives meaning to such tired niceties. It is a challenge to our fundamental moral biases, savagely undermining any easy conventional judgements about evil, psychopathy, criminality, or the like. At the fearless heart of "And What of the Children" lies an excruciating question: Given comparable conditioning, would you do any differently? Could you do any differently? This does not make for a fun reflection. But if one is willing to "go there," it has the pow... full review

An edgy, psychologically disturbing play that challenges our notions of morality and trauma. An ensemble cast brought to life this story about family, grief and the loss of innocence. Well written and acted; I enjoyed the use of the "greek chorus" to assist in quick set changes while simultaneously propelling the story forward with ominous intensity. Go check it out for yourself!... full review

Overall chilling and deeply uncomfortable, "And What of the Children..." will most likely be unlike anything else you will see at Fringe this year. While the motifs challenge the deepest parts of our erotophobia, we are left with examining the humanistic choices of this family unit, made up of two brothers and a sister who have been establishing new lives while under supervision in a government witness protection program. Although sometimes the choices are surprising and bizarre, there is plenty of heart in these characters. The world that we are transported into the play resembles our own, but is distant enough for us to have a comfortable disassociation from the material while staying close enough to examine our own reality. Unre... full review

This will be one of the darker shows you'll see at this year's Fringe, but it is compelling all the same. Some excellent performances and grim writing illuminate some truly disturbing content. I left feeling unsettled in a very good way.... full review

A very intense, emotional-driven show. Themes that might be deeply disturbing but important to bring to the stage. Haunting, sinister, and uncomfortable at times, but you become interested in these character's lives. Twists that will have audiences gripping their seats!... full review

This was an engaging show focused on a controversial, yet timely, topic, and the question of whether the past can truly be put behind us, and if redemption is actually possible. This show seeks to challenge us, and in an uncomfortable way, and I believe it has achieved that. I'd recommend this show.... full review