What I liked
As someone who works in film, I was particularly impressed by how effectively the creative team transported the audience from a small black box theatre to a ship drifting through deep space. The set design, sound design, and performances created a world that felt far larger than the room itself, making it easy to become completely immersed in the story.
What I didn't like
I have no thoughts on what could or should be improved; it was a really lovely, well-done production.
My overall impression
A wonderfully executed and beautiful stage play about two people trying to navigate the pain of their past while simultaneously being confronted with a ticking clock on their potential mortality (by the hand of space aliens, no less).
Strange Beings dives headfirst into the uncomfortable pursuit of closure and what it means to finally demand it. Guided by the incredible writing and direction of Nicole Knudsen, Joshua Verges and Victoria Gluchoski deliver masterful performances as Caleb and Mina that capture the unique ache of loving someone you can no longer reach.
Thoughtful, intimate, and deeply relatable, Strange Beings is a moving exploration of forgiveness, regret, and the lives we imagine we could have lived. It asks the quiet question of who we might have been in another life, and whether it’s ever too late to choose differently in this one.
