Review by anonymous
June 13, 2026 certified reviewerWhat I liked
I enjoyed the performances, and the cast was consistently strong, even in the smaller roles. I loved the stories of the characters and family at the center of Paper Flowers.
The story, which takes place in two time periods, was intricately woven and yet easy to follow through clear character changes and staging. And, most importantly, the story had an important message for those of us living today, experiencing different history but struggling with the same issues as the 60s and 40s depicted in the play.
What I didn't like
I wish the bags the characters carried had been filled with something.
My overall impression
Paper Flowers was riveting, poignant, and terribly of the moment. The cast was fantastic, and the way the writer/director wove together the stories of the main characters was elegant and deft. The quote, “Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it” could be used very well as a logline for this play. Luckily, instead of descending into despair, it acts as a call to action, with optimism for the future.
