What Survives

Excellent performances by the entire cast. The play has an impressive emotional range required of the actors and they were more than up to the task — an authentic emotional experience. ... full review

What Survives is a superbly written, acted, and directed thought-provoking drama that leaves a lasting impression long after the show is over. ... full review

A truly timely piece...enjoyable to watch and leaves you thinking afterwards. Resonant and powerful! Defines the essence of what Fringe is about.... full review

WHAT SURVIVES is an incredibly powerful piece, reaching beyond the boundaries we place in our politically divided country to showcase the humanity in us all, while still highlighting the injustices in today's world and forcing the audience to look those directly in the eye. A really incredible look into many different lives and encapsulation of the way things can feel so out of control right now. ... full review

Such an amazing experience. “What Survives” is a very thoughtful and poignant one act, comprised of five vignettes. Each scene helps to create a venn diagram of the struggles we all face in today’s America. A beautiful combination of drama and levity. Rachael Meyers has bravely opened a dialogue on subjects that are not always easy to discuss, but certainly a part of our, now, new normal. I struggle to say more, because I want viewers to be just as surprised as I was. All ten actors are perfectly cast. ... full review

An impactful new work with stunning performances by brilliant actors. ... full review

This is a timely piece of theater, emotionally powerful and raw. It has elements of fire - explosive and touching at times. Well acted. The piece would translate well to film or an episodic series.... full review

Excellent acting, screenplay and directing. I highly recommend. All of the current and pressing issues of our society are addressed in this one hour show. The actors are passionate and get the message across. ... full review

Needs work.... full review

A thought-provoking and powerful portrait of how far we've fallen as a country and society in such a short window of time. Perfectly humanizes and and captures all the ways our political moment impacts us all, across race, gender, and class, but without straying into didacticism or condescension. A stunning piece of dramatic theatre.... full review