Break In

comedy · independent - asylum @ 6470 · Ages 13+ · United States of America

one person show world premiere
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Review by SEAN WALTON

June 06, 2016 certified reviewer

What I liked

The show moved at a brisk pace. There was fantastic comedy – both physical and in the dialogue.

It’s a ‘silent’ play, but we are hearing dialogue throughout – both the thoughts in the main character’s head (who is the only person we see) and in the voices of her neighbors and in voicemails. Yet, it is a true one -person show as Lisa Cordileone does excellent work as the lead as well as all of the voices.

Amy Dellagiarino’s script is both outrageous and truthful. There are many unexpected turns throughout. Rani O’Brien’s direction keeps the pace moving – and there are a lot of moving parts for a show that takes place in one room.

Go see it. You will have a great time and a lot of good laughs. It’s quite relatable in terms of the extremes we sometimes go to regarding love and heartbreak.

What I didn't like

I think a bit more use of the space, or perhaps the spacing of the different objects and boxes may have been helpful. It too often played in the same plane, and at times it was difficult to know exactly where the neighbors were located.

My overall impression

Go see it. You will have a great time and a lot of good laughs. It’s quite relatable in terms of the extremes we sometimes go to regarding love and heartbreak.

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