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BLIGHT by John Bavoso

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  • Peter Dakutis:
    27 May. 2021
    “ In this engrossing play about a female couple who purchase a house once occupied by a single mother and a teenaged boy who commits a horrific crime, a character says that houses aren't haunted--people are. John Bavoso expertly weaves together two timelines, sometimes simultaneously onstage, to explore the different ways people are haunted by the past, present, and potential future. He keeps you engaged with the characters, all of whom are treated with compassion. Instead of easy answers, Bavoso focuses on greater understanding of how our lives intersect. ”
  • Andrew Martineau:
    1 Jan. 2021
    “ BLIGHT has a highly intriguing premise that is relevant and yet offers no easy answers. The title makes us consider what we might view as acceptable to see and be reminded of in our communities and even within our own homes. The question of who controls our property, which might include our own bodies, is powerful and dramatic. Bavoso skillfully travels back and forth in time to tell two stories of loss and what is at stake for the individuals involved, as well as for the broader society that is affected by a single tragic event. ”
  • Cheryl Bear:
    21 Aug. 2020
    “ A powerful look at how we deal with tragedy and the remains left behind. How we do we deal with the grief and move forward? Well done. ”
  • Nick Malakhow:
    3 Sep. 2019
    “ This piece provides a unique angle of looking at the fallout behind major mass tragedy. It raises fresh and original questions about how we cope and process in the wake of such tragedies and the ways in which events can haunt spaces other than the direct sites of impact. Silvia and Cat's central question about deciding to start a family provides a distinct and powerful axis around which these other characters (and their griefs that need outlets and processing) rotate. The piece is full of warm and tender humanity as well. Hope to see a production of this soon! ”
  • Nelson Diaz-Marcano:
    22 Oct. 2017
    “ A thrilling play that creates a unique atmosphere to discuss the themes of motherhood and beliefs. Hooking its audience from the first scene, Bavoso tangles us up in the main conflict while also giving us new takes on old ideas. This is definitely a new way of doing a haunted house story, one that is not only fresh, but that may be smguve a stronger perspective on what makes something haunted. ”
  • Tristan B Willis:
    18 Feb. 2017
    “ An engaging play with an incredible premise, BLIGHT asks questions I'd never considered previously - namely, what happens to the former property of people who've committed atrocities? Who decides? Is that property (whether a house or a personal item) irreparably tied to its previous owner's evil acts? ”