Humor. pacing, diversity of characters, honesty and the inclusion of the audience as a group body.
What I didn't like
The member of audience brought in was a compelling way to tell the mother’s story, but a bit of a distraction for me. I prefer having the story told onstage, though the capacity of the artist to meet those moments improvisationally was very impressive, it seemed out of that character’s personality to create that situation.
My overall impression
We were met in her vivacious and eclectic voices, and brought in with gentle humor and honesty. I was deeply touched by how far we could travel with Deana as she played all of her family members with sincerity and let us see them with love and balance. I had tears at the end, and found them just welling up as we were let in to feel the weight of being in her life and the capacity of her heart.
Beautifully done. Worthy of being seen and shared in larger circles. My hope that this goes on for a longer run.