What I liked
Amanda Lynne delivers a powerhouse performance, and newcomer Vejune Baltrusaitus brings a nuanced vulnerability. The result is a well-balanced journey through the nature of our humanity. You owe it to yourself to see this show.
What I didn't like
When you take a step back and look at what this show is trying to say, I believe it is successful in its endeavor – and shouldn’t that be the goal of every production? Bravo.
My overall impression
In a world so desperately in need of more empathy, sometimes you have to ask the difficult questions – And not be afraid to hear the answers…
“The Shape of Me” posits both, creatively and adeptly in this brilliantly performed, heartbreaking, and ultimately redemptive show.
With moments of levity, humor, and vulnerability, Amanda & Vejune shine a spotlight on some uncomfortable truths that are too often accepted as “societal norms,” and challenges that status quo by obliterating it with sheer will, unapologetic joy, and ultimately, love.
The subtle, yet powerful way this show asks everyone to look in the mirror with softer eyes is something that will stay with you long after you’ve left the theatre.
