What happens when someone tasked with healing the world reaches their breaking point? In this piece, Aly Kantor exposes the limitations of empathy, reminding us that even those with the greatest capacity to care have their breaking points. Thoughtful, symbolic, and deeply human, “Tearjerker” leaves a lasting impression.

Wow. This is such a great concept. And really a testament to how much tragedy a person can handle before they emotionally just shut down and feel nothing. I love how this play ended, though. With a nice twist and hope through terror. A beautiful and strange piece to start a dialogue about dealing with too much emotionally.

The capacity to do good in this world, even for those who perform miracles, is finite. Aly Kantor's powerful "Tearjerker" shows us that even those with extraordinary abilities have their limits. It's a good reminder to the rest of us.
Audiences would love this thought-provoking and funny play about what it means to help.