“ It’s remarkable how developed August’s playwright voice is in relation to their journey. This mature instinct for how to tell stories mixed with youthful ‘fuck-it’ energy is exciting. The characters are relatable, especially the ‘antagonist’ - which feels honest. The play confronts how healthy young people deal with sickness and frailty when hit head-on by the reality of death. The final scenes of the play are so beautiful in their precision of character – Zarya flees, Melissa attacks, and steady Jeanine tries to hold on. While you’re here, I also highly recommend you read Acute Exposure. ”

“ The found family we meet in this play is one I'll remember for a long time. Their feelings are palpable, and their loves and pains become mine as I read. As someone who struggles with identity in the wake of trauma, the titular line crushed me. If you've ever mourned a friend or a previous version of yourself or both (like me), this play will hit you at home. ”