Starlight Stage

I love theatre because it is the best way to get off the hamster wheel of anxiety and to-dos in my head to be present and moved and/or provoked and FEEL. This show definitely did that. It was a gut punch for those of us who’ve lost our mothers and have complicated relationships with siblings. This show had me sobbing at the end. ... full review

This is a very cerebral play, centering on the experiences of two sisters trying to make it through a very dramatic moment at the end of their mother’s life. There is a dream-like quality to the scenes, and I was often surprised at the next location. It has many similarities to Inception or What Dreams May Come.... full review

Beautiful show with a knock out cast! Some deep thoughts about life and death and a possible way to see the process of transitioning. ... full review

This story was ambitious and I thought this show was very well-done! ... full review

an amazing story that deserves to be seen by the masses!... full review

I can’t help but feel protective about Theatre like this… Work that takes actual chances and is shimmering with the embryonic devotion of its parents writer Daniel Sliwa and director Carly Jibson - their passion for this piece was profoundly evident long before they emerged on the stage after the curtain call to deliver their tearful final speeches. Dan’s writing does a fine job at keeping the audience in a state of intended intellectual disarray toward the beginning, not allowing the audience to find our bearings or feel safe - only little by little does it all come clear as he plots his protagonist (played beautifully by the ever-melodious Lana McKissack) through an obstacle course of dream encounters - until I found my footing and could a... full review

The production finds its greatest strength in its commitment to finding "realness and humor associated with moments of loss"—a delicate balance that Lana McKissack, Teya Patt, and the entire cast navigate with remarkable skill. Rather than wallowing in grief or forcing levity where it doesn't belong, the show allows both elements to coexist naturally, reflecting how we experience profound loss in life. The intimate Fringe setting serves the material well, creating the kind of proximity between performer and audience that this type of deeply personal work requires. There's a sense that we're witnessing something private being shared, which adds to the show's emotional impact.... full review

Beautifully staged. Emotional storyline with a poetic dreamlike ambiance. Incredible musical voices from all of the performers.... full review

What a roller coaster of emotions! This show takes you on a journey through the overactive imagination of a family going through a trying time. Truly a beautifully crafted masterpiece!... full review

Beautiful direction by Carly Jibson and wonderful performances from two of my faves Lana and Tea!!! Amazing! ... full review