BURN SCAR

BURN SCAR is a searing first-hand account of the Palisades Fire and its aftermath brilliantly performed by survivor actor Christine Dunford. This solo show takes us through the slow-burning terror of the fires. But that’s just the beginning. It continues to chart the trauma that survivors encounter after the fire has been put out and the adrenaline rushing through their bloodstream has subsided. This is the trauma that undoes you.. the one inflicted by insurance companies and airbnb owners, the one powered by capitalism and institutional injustice. BURN SCAR is also a story of survival... of finding the humor amidst the ashes and the compassion of humanity against the systemic cruelty. There is hope in this play and Christine has earned the ... full review

A beautiful and compelling telling of a horrifying tragedy that reminds us of our humanity.... full review

Wow, wow, wow!!! As a solo artist myself, I attend solo shows with great hope mixed with trepidation. I am also a writing coach. The writing and acting by Christine Dunford was so crisp, stellar, funny, and tragic at the same time. I am so sorry that it was scheduled for only 3 performances. I would have sent or taken everyone I could think of to see Burn Scar. I am also a wildfire survivor in Altadena. My life was also rocked by the January 7-8 2025 Southern California wildfires. I attended Burn Scar out of curiosity and for possible inspiration to write my own solo show. I was definitely inspired and will be writing it soon.... full review

Loved it! Brilliantly written! I laughed I cried just an all around joy to watch! ... full review

Absolutely loved it! Christine was so powerful. The show was emotional, funny, moving ... full review

It was so good great writing great story, funny heartbreaking eye-opening ... full review

This is an amazing solo show!! It made me cry! It’s her personal story of the palisades fire, done in a vivid way, without any indulgence, which makes it incredibly powerful!... full review

This show is well worth seeing - Christine's performance is subtle and nuanced, moving and deeply funny. ... full review

This is a stunning, moving and at times very witty show about the fires that devastated our city in January of 2025. It manages to be both very intimate and deeply personal while at the same time profoundly universal. There are thoughts and moments and images that I am still thinking about and will never forget. It is honest and also hopeful. ... full review

Christine takes the tragic, the inconvenient and insurance hassles and shrouds it all in humor with a little bit of education thrown in. ... full review