What I liked
I laughed. I cried I wanted more. Jeremy so expertly put himself out there while also taking care of the audience in front of him. It is an incredibly vulnerable things to do and I think we all came out better people for it. He doesn’t just put on a show to tell us about the worst few years of his life. He invites us to practice empathy in ways that may scare us to confront, but ultimately make us better people. When we think of empathy we often think we need to fill the space. Say the right things. Do more. But Jeremy challenges us to do less. Sometimes the best way to show empathy is to sit in the silence with the person who’s suffering. Hold their hand or hold space with them and let love build the shield around you.
What I didn't like
At times it was a little hard to hear, which is only a shame because I wanted so deeply to stay on the ride with Jeremy as he tells his story. He crafts a beautiful story about his pursuit of hope amidst Parkinson’s and heartbreak and I want to catch every word of it.
My overall impression
Heartbreaking. Heartwarming. Brutally honest. Full of hope. Jeremy Moody opens himself up: exposing the most vulnerable parts of himself as he invites the audience to sit in stillness while Parkinson’s shakes up his life. Jeremy takes us through his Parkinson’s diagnosis, the whirlwind of dating while having chronic illness, and the unconditional love and heartbreak of becoming an uncle. This show is why we make theatre. This show is why we tell stories. To learn and understand new aspects of the human experience and the power of resilience.
