My overall impression
Evolution is a beautiful story told by a great storyteller. Brinkman is completely present, talking to her audience and letting us into the private lives of these three generations of women’s first kisses. She and her director crafted the material and people she portrays with a gentle ferocity, immediately connecting the audience to their stories.
I cannot say enough of her performance. Brinkman didn’t just change voices or intentions or how she was dressed, she seemed to change her soul for each character. Something new and different and vibrant appeared behind her eyes for everyone in the script, which helped the audience move right along with her, even talking back and feeling the freedom to sing along with her transition music.
“Evolution of a Kiss” is a great time with a great performer. Keep your eye on Cynthia Brinkman.
