My overall impression
How thrilling to be transported to the Savantius Galaxy to witness this beautifully human alien story. Verona Masongsong knows how to write wild, fierce, untamable women and Christy Hauptman as Daxia is the epitome of female empowerment. Christy (who also choreographed the fight scenes) demonstrates such mastery of the swords that they seem more like extensions of her own body. She shines most fiercely when she is fighting for her true love, in a moment of utter heart-wrenching desperation. But swords aren’t the only weapons she uses. She capitalizes on the strength of her biting tongue and sheer sexual magnitude. This incredible character is the mother of the heroin, Alexia, the Daughter of an Alien. After facing a lifetime of adversity without her parents, Alexia has grown into a strong, independent adult with the vulnerable sentimentality of an orphaned child. While Daxia prides herself on her species’ lack of vulnerability, Alexia is only half Cobrax, leaving room for a more exposed performance. Verona Masongsong captures the complexity of this character in an unbridled delivery that is honest and beautiful. She embodies strength and skill, while embracing moments of susceptibility, fear, sadness and hope. A beautiful performance by the entire cast and a beautiful story. Don’t miss it!
