With great dialog and characterizations, Emily Hageman introduces us to a family dealing with a family problem: who takes care of the parent. We recognize all the lives on pause - most especially the father's, whose life has already lost his character. Our nightmares and our family problems are presented in this often universal portrait - with a ray of hope, when one sister takes a giant step. Nicely done.

With great dialog and characterizations, Emily Hageman introduces us to a family dealing with a family problem: who takes care of the parent. We recognize all the lives on pause - most especially the father's, whose life has already lost his character. Our nightmares and our family problems are presented in this often universal portrait - with a ray of hope, when one sister takes a giant step. Nicely done.

Emily Hageman play “Character Arc” is authentic in its dialog of things said and not said. As this family struggles with what is best for each member, they know there is not a good solution, only the “least worst”. The childhood roles we play in our families take us into adulthood. This play mirrors it all.