What I liked
I loved the candor and insights that she shared, and how she connected the dots between the tragic events and her spiritual healing. Sigute’s cultural foundation plays a huge role in how she held on to the love and expectations, that were central motivators. Sometimes it felt as though she was conflicted and at other times grounded in her identity as a Lithuanian woman. I felt like the production helped me to see the enduring pressures of being bi-cultural in America. Sigute turned a tragic loss into an homage to a sensitive boy, who didn’t have the grace she experienced. The actions of turning her life around lead her to reflect on this loss and to make meaning. To recognize that a loss is both universal and deeply personal is a gift; to convey those gifts with courage and skill is profound theater.
What I didn't like
I would love to see it developed into serial stories of recovery.
My overall impression
Sigute Miller is a remarkable actress and human being. Watching her performance of “Tragic Magic” was fascinating, as it traced her journey through life’s hardest moments and challenges.The use of “blackouts” was directorial genius.
