What I liked
The production truly finds its footing in the second half, where the emotional stakes deepen and the character work becomes more intimate and compelling. Once you become immersed in the world of the play, you cannot help but root for these characters to connect.
What I didn't like
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My overall impression
Strange Beings opens with a dark, brooding atmosphere and an ominous entrance. Knowing absolutely nothing about the show going in, I was quickly drawn in by its impressive technical design and thoughtfully constructed set. While the premise involves an alien encounter and a malfunctioning translator aboard a courier ship, the real drama unfolds between its two pilots, Mina and Caleb. The play has a surprising emotional intelligence, exploring themes of avoidance, vulnerability, and the ways people protect themselves from pain. As the layers of the characters’ history are peeled back, the audience is invited to reflect on their own relationships and capacity for grace. I found myself thinking not only about Mina and Caleb’s humanity, but my own.
