Samantha Oty takes us on a moving journey from dream-filled youth to a nightmarish adulthood reality. Danny and Margot seem destined to be part of each other’s lives, for better or worse. And as much as we may long for them to be together, it may be healthier for them to survive on their own. Beautifully written dialogue that packs an emotional punch with a softer touch of optimism.

This dark, gorgeously symmetrical play explores the space we take up in one another, for better or worse. The language is deliciously naturalistic, with just enough poetry to make your ears perk up at the wisdom hidden in the crevices of this messy reunion. The world of the play felt rich and far larger than what we see on the page, which helped Danny and Margot come across as incredibly vibrant and complex in the claustrophobic uniformity of the grungey motel room setting. Painful but hopeful!