I learned about the Camino de Santiago years ago. It’s been on my bucket list ever since, but it quietly slipped to the back burner. That is, until a friend invited me to see Buen Camino. I took it as a sign.
What unfolded on stage was more than a performance. Susan, the solo performer, absolutely nailed it. In this one-woman show, she seamlessly embodied a range of characters without missing a beat. Her energy, authenticity, and emotional depth held me captive from beginning to end. I laughed, I cried, and most importantly, I reflected.
As the story unfolded, I found myself looking inward, asking what burdens I’m still carrying and how I can begin to let them go. The play isn’t just a narrative, it’s an invitation. A spiritual checkpoint....
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The Camino provides. Susan takes you on this transformative journey of 540 miles, so you don’t have to walk it yourself. She does so in her solo show so expertly that you can imagine everything from the weather conditions to the deep emotions, acted out as different characters....
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Buen Camino is everything I love about solo theatre. Susan’s command of character work is masterful; immersive and completely captivating. Watching her weave in and out of roles with such precision and heart feels like a true privilege. This is a masterclass in solo performance, filled with humor, depth, and joy....
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I was so moved by this production. I will admit, I came into this production after my tech, and I was very distracted, however, my distractions floated away right when Susan entered the stage. She is a genuine force and inspiration as a performer and as a writer. I loved her use of theatricality to make us feel like we were on this journey with her with only a couple black chairs and acting cube and some projections. That was really impressive to me! If you didn’t feel the passion in this performance, I’m convinced you don’t have a pulse....
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