My overall impression
What many playwrites and screenwriters miss when writing a deep, dark drama is that there are moments that are so tense and ridiculous in life that it’s funny. The subject matter of a shunned sister trying to make her way back into her family by confronting her sister on their father’s sexual abuse couldn’t be more serious. Yet, there are moments of genuine hilarity. And not just the comic relief of the significant others, but by the banter of the sisters. My biggest laugh came off the mother’s line at the funeral. (don’t want to ruin it for you, but…nailed it.) I’ve learned that original material should be at showcased at Fringe and this show is a gold nugget. Digital high five to Bethy Poluikis for keeping the show driving forward in a very difficult role.
