What I liked
Shelly Mitchell’s performance brought me to tears more than once. Her ability to embody all the different and complex characters – worldly and other worldly – was wonderful. Shelley’s voice, her gestures, her nuances drew me in and kept me riveted. The story itself is both exquisitely painful and transcendent. It is one of the most fascinating takes I’ve seen on the human desire to connect with something greater than ourselves while dealing with overwhelming circumstances. This play should have a long, long run. It is more than a piece of theater – it is a masterful teaching. So much to ponder, so much to contemplate. Shelley Mitchell has gifted us with a precious piece of art. Brava!
What I didn't like
I would have loved to see this in a larger theater where the noise from the other shows couldn’t be heard. There should have been no late seating. The show is too powerful to be interrupted.
My overall impression
“Talking With Angels” is powerful, thought-provoking, beautifully conceived and acted. I can’t stop thinking about the show and the performance. It should have a permanent run in Los Angeles.
