You've heard of the Manic Pixie Dream Girl, but have you heard of the Manic Pixie Small Eastern European Man? Not only does this charming, funny play turn a tired trope on its head, but it makes a case for choosing the challenging, inconvenient, far more scenic route to happiness - because, as this play so perceptively asks, what is the difference between living and waiting to die? It's fascinating to watch the protagonist self-actualize over the course of the play, and the depth of the message really sneaks up on you. What an easy, breezy, brilliant, heart-filled comedy!

Oh my gosh, what a fabulous play! Francesca's life is in a rut, and then Anton shows up and everything changes. And then we find out why. What a funny play full of such rich characters. I love the banter, how quickly we slide from one scene to the next, and the way the audience is almost a character as well, as Francesca narrates the crazy ride she went on since Anton arrived. Plus the last line is perfect. What a great piece!

When your perfect world gets turned on it's head, it can feel like you're losing everything. But perhaps you've just started living!