This piece is full of HEART. Lynn Downey shines as the star of this true to life, heart warming play. A must see in the Hollywood Fringe this year!...
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This show was adapted from (what I assume is) a religious-themed self-help book. That said, it is so well-crafted and well-performed, even those who wouldn't touch the book should find something to enjoy here. Lynn Downey Braswell, who also adapted, is an incredibly winning performer. She relates her story (learning to calm the voices in your head, be happy with what you've got, etcccccccc....) with warmth, energy and deeply felt emotion. She is helped immeasurably by a trio of talented women (playing aspects of her/ everyone else) and smart, precise direction. Braswell deserves credit for her adaptation, too (from Shauna Niequist) which is often funny and always well written. ...
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My review: http://zahirblue.blogspot.com/2016/06/cold-tangerines-review.html
QUOTE: "The implied premise here--one I applaud with all the power of my soul--remains that no such thing exists. Our value and our uniqueness may be questioned, alas nearly always is (and when you look at those who never question it, that might not be a bad thing), but remains a truth we should embrace every singe day."...
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