What I liked
This show definitely promotes the premise that “we are the world” and “we are all one.” I especially enjoyed the scene in which each actor showed a photo from what their social life was like before having to stay away from their friends and family, which is probably the most difficult part of having to life isolated from the company of others. And the scene addressing sexual assault on teenage girls, complete with emotional reactions written across the actresses’ bodies, was another way this play united me with them in their life experiences.
What I didn't like
It’s difficult to talk fairly about technical improvements, especially since streaming live from half way around the world was an amazing feat in itself!
My overall impression
The style of this live performance from Kenya, half a world away and the largest economy in East Africa prior to the pandemic, reminded me of “The Art of Facing Fear” in that listening to the actors talk about how their lives have changed during the pandemic, especially how it closed down theatre, which certainly made me feel at one with with them. I too have experienced longing to be with my friends, having fun, being able to get together without wearing masks, and not worrying that no matter how safe I am trying to be that fear will keep me isolated from in person human interaction.
