What I liked
The scenes between Caleb and Claire shift from hopeful optimism to serious doubt but can also feel genuinely romantic or even titillating and the actors carry them off like seasoned tightrope walkers.
The joy here is just watching a top-notch cast deal with a top-notch script. The complicated discussions about how each person feels about sex are exciting and relatable. The fact that Claire cannot pinpoint or clearly express why her emotions are reeling over Caleb’s past is fascinating to watch. Complicated and awkward, this show wants you to question the characters and yourself.
This cast comes together perfectly. The characters challenge and question each other where there are no easy answers. This is the type of show that makes you think about your own values and you want to talk about it with others after you’ve seen it.
What I didn't like
This show works, the only downside was the limitations of such a small space to play out this piece. Some awkward scene transitions resulted from those limitations, but the cast delivers a provocative piece. Definitely worth seeing!
My overall impression
An intense exploration of romance, this show shines as a very special drama. This piece is almost a novelty at Fringe – believable adults having realistic, awkward, uncomfortable conversations about sex and it’s meaning. Adult subject matter handled in an intelligent adult manner. Challenging and fascinating.