Art imitates life, and in this compelling historical drama, we watch Charlotte Brontë's biographer grapple with that truth in her attempt to paint the author as palatable. This play feels incredibly intimate and atmospheric - clearly well-researched but never didactic. The characters are well-drawn and delightfully messy in all their relatable humanity. The language is poetic, and I felt drawn to the themes of emotion and shame, which permeate the piece until its tender, bittersweet conclusion!

This play has been on my mind for almost five years now. Thought-provoking, expertly written, and thoroughly researched, O'Grady's exploration of genius in the midst of familial trappings is spellbinding. I will champion this play forever.

Jennifer O’Grady delivers a beautifully rendered glimpse into the lives of extraordinary people. I love imagining the day to day lives of famous influential figures, but in this piece, Jennifer gives us a world so defined that imagination is not necessary. I felt like a ghost watching from the corners of the Brontë sisters’ lives. “All feelings are good” struck me as I realized how O’Grady conducts the full orchestra of my emotions in a perfect symphony.