What I liked
The vignettes and the titles between them worked really well at telling these sprawling story. The dialogue was fantastic, and the acting overall amazing. The writer has such a deft hand at craft, toeing the line between character and theme so well. I particularly thought the vignette telling the trans woman’s story was incredibly powerful, and her monologue was a standout moment for me.
What I didn't like
I saw the preview, so there were just a few minor beats of line hiccups that will be easily smoothed out over this run. Otherwise, nothing comes to mind.
My overall impression
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.
