I went into this having not read the previous play (All Together, Part 1), but All Together Again stands well on its own as a moving family drama. The Henderson/Connolly family members feel incredibly authentic and easy to connect with. Philip has done an excellent job of balancing a gentle dissection of grief with some explosive moments, peppered with warm humour.

"Tempes does fugit"
What I love about a Philip Middleton Williams play is the groundedness of it all. Williams is a skilled writer who never needs to rely on a cheap gimmick or meta-theatrical device, he writes real human beings in real life situations and the reader or audience member is hooked to see what happens to them from page one to the end. This play confronts marital issues, alcoholism, and generational trauma with Williams' skilled ear for dialogue and keen eye for kitchen-sink drama.

Genuine characters with deeply moving relationships drive the narrative in this family drama/comedy. Philip Middleton Williams does a wonderful job of avoiding cliches while maturely dealing with themes of unrealized expectations and alcoholism in ALL TOGETHER AGAIN. These are people that you want to know, root for and embrace as your own. This play is meant to be produced and audiences will enjoy this one over and over. Very well done.