What I liked
I loved how regardless of what was happening, Laurel was able to keep engagement with her audience and the circumstances she had built. She wasn’t afraid to fill the audience in on the hiccups or make fun of herself if the moment was right. Her comedic chops definitely shined.
What I didn't like
Projections and Sound— Lots of sound cues and projections didn’t line up. And some even felt redundant. I would have loved to see less projections and more trust in the audience’s suspension of disbelief.
I wanted to know more. I wanted to know what it is costing Laurel in this very moment to share this story, to relive this trauma. The most power comedy is truthful and comes at cost to share, it felt as if she was aiming for a universal message to come out of her experience. Instead of letting the audience find their own meanings within the show and within themselves, because we have all had people whose actions speak way louder than their words.
My overall impression
What a fun show! Fun and creative storytelling from a very comedic performer for performers! A slice of life and a peak behind the majority of actor’s daily lives, this time just with some fun spooky elements and a touch of divorce. Truthful and honest, when art becomes your safe place…will the people also follow suit and support? Or will you just get ghosted?
