What a tightly, cleanly structured play that zeroes in on a profoundly interesting constellation of people. Accuardi illustrates the interconnectedness of humanity and other major themes--upward mobility, identity, the ways people tie socio-economic class to self worth, definitions of home--in a series of well-observed and intricately detailed scenes. While the focus here is definitely on drawing vivid characters, forward momentum of narrative and theme (using the word "forward" is ironic with the backwards chronology, of course!) is never sacrificed. A play of real beauty and subtlety.

There is a gorgeous, almost voyeuristic feel to this play—at moments, I really felt like I was eavesdropping on conversations in an airport terminal. It has a simple but sublime structure, going back in time with each act, providing a little more context for the one that came before. Nothing extravagant happens (which, I'd argue, is the conceit - a story about the only people in an airport who never go anywhere), and yet I found myself utterly riveted. The moment the three timelines come full circle is magical, and the doubling is brilliant. A surprisingly efficient, moving play.

A terrific capture of life in its reality. Wanting to take off, but sometimes getting stuck or tangled. Well done.