What I liked
The cast and creative team deliver a show that feels simultaneously polished and raw, embodying the story’s central tension between vulnerability and strength. Performances command attention not through bombast but through an almost magnetic authenticity that draws the audience into the characters’ emotional journey.
What I didn't like
The line between the dream world and reality is blurred. I would have liked to see them play with what that means for the characters more.
My overall impression
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.
