Starlight Stage

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

THIS SHOW WAS ABSOLUTELY MESMERIZING! I was completely blown away by the storyline, how beautifully it was told, and how loving it felt – you could really sense the love woven into the story, and it just filled my heart.... full review

Losing a parent is a journey that is FILLED with questions. What were they feeling? Did I do enough? How did they feel in those last moments? This play explores these questions in the ONLY acceptable way...by MAGIC!... full review

A beautiful, touching, grounded piece of fantastical theatre that eases the audience through many layers of grief with magic and care. Carly Jibson’s direction is smooth and thoughtful. The subject matter of Daniel Sliwa’s incredibly touching script is heavy, but Jibson and the cast bring the audience just to the brink without ever making us feel completely overwhelmed. A total success.... full review

An enthralling, esoteric adventure through one's mind, dreams, distant worlds, memories, and to a final send off for a woman I don't know (and isn't real) but I will dearly miss. Thought-provoking, heartbreaking, and a dreamy ride- bumps and all!... full review