The Book That Won't Close- Confessions of A Love Addict

Solo Show · tl forsberg · Ages 18+ · United States of America

one person show
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Review by SHARI BARRETT

August 05, 2021 broadway world and the culver city news
tagged as: Grey's Anatomy · addiction · AA · LBGTQ · family · asl · hard of hearing · deaf · solo show · solo

What I liked

Along with her incredible physicality, the show’s lighting and projection design enhanced the emotional impact of the show.

What I didn't like

The sound quality during the virtual presentation was a bit muffled and fuzzy, often making it difficult to understand what TL was saying. But her physicality always spoke volumes.

My overall impression

What a powerhouse performance! TL takes you through the chapters of her life as if each is a part of the book that tries to explain how she got to where she is from moment-to-moment. Packed with extremely expressive facials and constantly emotional body movement, TL’s life experience as a “hard of hearing” person living in a fluid no man’s land of diversity packs a punch that will shake you to your soul. And kudos to her uncredited ASL interpreter whose entertaining presence often becomes an important part of the show’s humor!

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