My overall impression
Laura really comes to life in this play as she takes us through her 80s, describing in humorous, self-deprecating monologue the memories of a 23-year-old virgin girl growing up in the confused time of Reagan and Madonna.
Laura’s storytelling is fun, deeply personal and magnetic. Watching this play is more like a living room conversation than a formal play. Her use of electronic media (videos, 80s music) is fitting and before the play begins she makes a point for the audience to switch off their 21st century communications devices, for better authenticity. However, it is a little odd and ironic that she displays her videos on three flat-panel televisions, rather than a cool 80s Magnavox or Sony. I guess practicality wins over artistry — hey, that’s what the 80s were all about.
You should like totally go see this rad play. It’ll bring you right back to the 1980s – whether you were having lots of sex, hiding in your room with MTV or still riding with training wheels.
