What I liked
The DETAILS! Everything, from the lighting to the costumes to the staging is doing subtle, powerful work to tell this story efficiently and effectively. The blocking is marvelous, and we really feel like we’re in Dr. Havilland’s shoes/mind. Nicole Ohara and Benjamin J. Young have electric chemistry (across all of Young’s characters) and draw the audience in with magnetic characterization. Young is exceptionally convincing and adept as four characters (each of the clients and Dr. Havilland’s subconscious) while Ohara anchors the show with a stunning performance that is simultaneously grounded and wild, fully earning the mid-scene applause break she received towards the end. Barrett Deyoung’s script is lean and potent, packing so much emotion and tension into its short runtime while leaving us with an unexpectedly tender finale.
Without giving anything away, this is a MUST-see in general but also probably good for your health if you, like me, have a Fringe schedule longer than a CVS receipt.
What I didn't like
Volume was an issue at times. I occasionally struggled to hear what performers were saying. This was particularly an issue for me through some of Young’s accents.
My overall impression
A tense, introspective, and gripping two-hander with the power of a five-hander!
