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The Rhythm of Mourning

Drama · Bethesda Repertory Theatre · Ages 10+ · United States of America

World Premiere
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the rhythm of mourning

Review by KAT SQUIRES

June 22, 2024
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tagged as: moving · grief · emotional · ensemble

What I liked

I BAWLED like a BABY during this piece. Every single actor did an incredible job portraying their respective characters, and all of the dialogue had purpose and direction. Even if you haven’t had the experience of a tragic loss like this one, this show will hit you.

I have seen pieces that have unnecessary characters and pointless scenes – this had neither. I am SUPER impressed with how intentional every aspect of this performance felt, especially considering the size of the cast. Kudos to everyone who had a finger in this pie, it turned out wonderfully.

What I didn't like

I have 2 “complaints.”
1. The rain… we did not need to have the rain sound on for the entirety of the show. Its okay to fade it out then bring it back when it’s relevant/to remind the audience that it’s still there.
2. I wish there was more movement! The dance aspects were beautiful, and I would have loved to see more.

My overall impression

This show is a skillfully-performed look at grief and the inner workings of how we as humans cope.

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