It's amazing how a metaphor can sometimes get to the heart of something so much more efficiently than words alone! In this play, anxiety is made tangible in the form of a talking bear. The fact that the bear both keeps Alice safe and holds her back was a particularly brilliant observation - this entire play could be about the split second before an anxious person cancels plans. I hope people without anxiety will see this play and come to understand and empathize with this feeling. As a person with anxiety, I felt seen and understood. A very effective play!
It's amazing how a metaphor can sometimes get to the heart of something so much more efficiently than words alone! In this play, anxiety is made tangible in the form of a talking bear. The fact that the bear both keeps Alice safe and holds her back was a particularly brilliant observation - this entire play could be about the split second before an anxious person cancels plans. I hope people without anxiety will see this play and come to understand and empathize with this feeling. As a person with anxiety, I felt seen and understood. A very effective play!