What I liked
Incredible actors playing these totally unique roles (a credit to the writing, all the voices were so richly realized, I felt like I could spend years with them and that the writer probably had.) Jesseca in particular plays an incredible 12 year old boy… her mannerisms and speech doesn’t ring cartoonish like many women playing boys might, but disarmingly authentic. I actually thought she might be a boy a few times it was that good. Super endearing, especially when addressing the audience. The rest of the ensemble was also top notch, taking on often strange text with bold confidence. So, so good.
What I didn't like
A few people have noted that the play doesn’t exactly wrap up with a conventional ending, but that doesn’t really bother me. But you know, neither did the Sopranos, so whatever. I guess there could be a sequel or something, some day? I don’t know, I just really enjoyed what I saw, and am happy I went!
My overall impression
A delicious surrealist romp, with a tremendous ensemble. I was immediately engrossed and remained transfixed and entertained the entire time. I didn’t know anything about the show, except that it was “good,” and I’m glad I didn’t— there’s really no way to be ready for this play, as it’s unlike anything I’ve recently seen… though I would perhaps venture that it’s along the lines of a David Ives, Betty’s Summer Vacation line of bizarre hilarity (only I like it way more than that show, because this one has more of an emotional depth to its characters in spite of all the absurdity.) Very funny, very dark, and definitely not the usual Aristotelian fare.
