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Face Divided

Dramatic Theatre · Deborah Baum · Ages 16+ · United States of America

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Review by SIMON BONELLO

June 20, 2025 certified reviewer

What I liked

The performances were outstanding—layered and honest. Each actor brought a vulnerability to their role that made the story feel deeply human and heartbreakingly real. The direction was subtle and sharp, allowing the emotional arcs to unfold naturally, yet with precision.

What stood out most was the writing: sharp, spare, and fearless. Face Divided doesn’t offer easy answers, and that’s its strength. It challenges the audience to sit with discomfort, to reflect, and to feel.

It’s a remarkable production—one that lingers long after the final blackout.

What I didn't like

Should have been a longer play!

My overall impression

Face Divided is an emotionally charged and beautifully performed play that confronts the raw complexities of love, loss, and identity. With a minimalist yet deeply evocative set, the play draws the audience into an intimate space where every silence and every spoken word carries weight.

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