"A Charmed Life" infuses the traditional memory play through the lens of dementia, giving this play a beautiful ying and yang quality to it. It's always lovely to see a marginalized character be given the spotlight in tackling such an intense subject matter, and Eden Lake crafts Evelyn with such precision and care that the end result leaves a lasting impact. This is a play that deserves to be recognized, especially since the lives of the older LGBTQ+ generation are not typically on display.

EDEN LANE’s full-length play, “A Charmed Life”, is a moving story. We watch Bea, an adopted daughter, deal with her mother’s dementia. But there is so much more. Bea’s mother is a transgender woman, who has struggled to be recognized for whom she is. We experience moments from her mother’s past, which shaped her and informed her. There is also the caregiver, who has a wonderful ‘awakening’. I absolutely loved this play. I strongly recommend it. BRAVO!!!