What I liked
What I didn't like
My overall impression
1,2,3,4 is this will leave you wanting more. “The Art of Falling Down” directed by Megan Gomez and starring Porsche Faria-James and Maddie Moen is a piece that will leave you standing up to applaud the beautiful efforts put forth into bringing this show to life.
The show asks the important question “What would you sacrifice for your art?” Along with showing the ups and downs that one experiences when in the field of Art. A beautifully truthful piece, Maddie and Porsche aren’t afraid to give everything they are into their characters; Aptly named the Musician and Painter. There’s instantly a chemistry between the two that can be seen as floaty but faithful Porsche tries to show Maddie her way of thinking. Originally hesitant, over the course of the play, Maddie’s character becomes less stiff and more free, showing the progression of the character, while Porsche becomes more grounded and less alone.
Obviously time, passion, and energy was put into this piece. I cannot stress how amazingly all of that shines through. The lighting, the music, the timing, the pace, all of the elements were just so perfectly balanced. It was just such a joy to watch.
The comedy was well mixed in, but not overbearing. And the same can be said for the drama as well. You hurt for these characters when they suffer and you like seeing them connect and adopt new traits that they were originally against. You want to see them triumph and succeed because the problems they face are so real and relevant to nearly anyone that is pursuing what they love. Not to mention, the dialogue as well is something that comments on the situation of an artist, especially when frustration rears its head.
This is a show you’ll want to see again. With two likable, talented, and charismatic leads, and a talented director at the helm to bring it all together.
