What I liked
I really really loved the moments where his words synched up with the music, and there was a reciprocal relationship between him and the sound. I loved Ariel’s vulnerability——I felt as though the raw subject matter could be trusted in his hands. I loved how casual and easeful Ariel was on stage, commanding our attention without demanding our attention.
What I didn't like
If this sees more light (which it should!), I hope that Ariel can just continue to deepen the already incredible work he’s doing with the musical reciprocity.
My overall impression
This show is striking not because it is in your face the whole time and showing Ariel’s virtuosity as an actor, but because it feels as though your best friend is sitting across from you at a coffee shop confiding in you about the real shit he’s been going through. In that sense, it is an incredibly moving piece—-the sounds only heightening the casual and honest relationship Ariel creates with the audience.
