Gorgeous, gorgeous play that uses visual, verbal, and emotional juxtapositions to explore the depths of PTSD, war, and intergenerational trauma and conflict. The echoes of Leila and Johnny's experiences and the ways their experiences depart from one another present a human, nuanced, and intersectional portrait of war. The intimate, subtle conversations between father and daughter speak volumes. Many of the stage images--including the final moments--have stuck with me beyond my initial reading. I hope to see a full production of this!
Gorgeous, gorgeous play that uses visual, verbal, and emotional juxtapositions to explore the depths of PTSD, war, and intergenerational trauma and conflict. The echoes of Leila and Johnny's experiences and the ways their experiences depart from one another present a human, nuanced, and intersectional portrait of war. The intimate, subtle conversations between father and daughter speak volumes. Many of the stage images--including the final moments--have stuck with me beyond my initial reading. I hope to see a full production of this!