What I liked
Cheyenne Washington came in with sincerity and charisma from the jump. Her performance was honest, grounded, and full of feeling.
Tanner Hake as Brayson did a great job setting the tone of the period. His energy and delivery anchored us in the time and place without being too on-the-nose.
Elektra Cohen as Martha stole her scenes, especially during her monologue about her son. That moment was beautifully vulnerable—she tapped into something deep and authentic that really landed.
Marie Wilde her performance as Vanessa was a standout. Even in silence, she held weight. Watching her from the staircase during Brayson and Willow ’s scene, you felt her presence before she even spoke. And once she did, she came in like a storm—fierce, but layered. There was this quiet strength, mixed with pain, suspicion, and grace. She navigated her character’s complexities—betrayal, loneliness, even a kind of compassion—with emotional clarity. It wasn’t just acting; it felt like living.
What I didn't like
While the play was emotionally rich and well-performed, there may be opportunities to tighten a few scene transitions to keep the momentum flowing at its strongest. There were a couple of moments where the energy dipped slightly, and just smoothing out those shifts could help maintain the rhythm the story builds so well.
That said, these are small things in the grand scope of a powerful piece. The heart, the performances, and the writing were all front and center—and that’s what truly carried the show.
My overall impression
The structure was tight, the pacing flowed naturally, and the tone stayed consistent throughout. It felt like every scene had a purpose—building tension, revealing secrets, or deepening character relationships. You could tell there was intentionality in how the story unfolded.
What stood out most to me was how the play allowed the characters to breathe and exist in complicated emotional spaces. It didn’t rush to resolve their conflicts or tie things up neatly. Instead, it gave the audience space to sit with the messiness of love, betrayal, and loneliness. That made the world feel lived-in and real.
